Can a Non-Resident Buy Land in Jammu & Kashmir?

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✅ Here’s the Real Truth You’ve Been Searching For (2025 Edition)

📅 Updated: April 2025
✍️ By JKRevenueGyaan – Your Trusted Voice on Revenue Matters in J&K

"Can I buy land in Kashmir if I’m from Delhi?"
"Is it legal for outsiders to own property in Jammu?"
"What changed after Article 370?"

If you've ever typed these questions into Google, you're not alone.

Since the historic abrogation of Article 370, the buzz around land ownership in Jammu & Kashmir has skyrocketed. And yet, clear, reliable information remains hard to find.

That’s why we created this no-nonsense, jargon-free guide—so you get the real picture, straight from an insider.

Let’s break it down. 👇

🧭 Quick Recap: What Was Article 370 & 35A?

Before August 5, 2019:

  • J&K had its own Constitution

  • Indian Parliament had limited powers over the state

  • Article 35A empowered J&K to define "Permanent Residents" (PRs)

🚫 Only PRs could:

  • Buy land

  • Apply for government jobs

  • Get educational scholarships

Bottom line: If you weren’t a PR, you couldn’t legally own land in J&K. Period.

💥 The Big Shift: What Changed Post-370?

Post-2019, things flipped:

✅ J&K became a Union Territory
✅ The entire Indian Constitution now applies
✅ The “Permanent Resident” rule was abolished

🎉 Good news:
Any Indian citizen—regardless of state or background—can now live, work, and invest in Jammu & Kashmir.

But wait… can you buy any land you like?

Let’s get specific.

🏠 What Land Can You Buy as a Non-Resident?

If you're an Indian citizen (non-resident of J&K), you can legally buy:

✔️ Residential land
✔️ Commercial land (for shops, malls, offices)
✔️ Industrial land (factories, warehouses, startups)

🚫 But you CANNOT buy:

❌ Agricultural land – unless you're a certified agriculturist or get special permission under Section 133-H of the Land Revenue Act

🌾 So, Who Qualifies as an “Agriculturist”?

As per Govt Order No. 222-JK(Rev) of 2022 & SO 373 (1st Nov 2021):

An agriculturist is someone who:

  1. Was personally cultivating land in J&K as of Kharif 2021

  2. Is listed as owner + cultivator in Girdawari records

  3. Can be:

    • Self

    • Mother, father, wife, or children (legal heirs)

    • Using own labor, family labor, or hired help (no crop share system)

⚠️ Important:
Relatives like grandparents, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, etc. do NOT qualify under this definition.

✅ Quick Checklist: Can You Buy Agricultural Land?

You are...Can You Buy Agri Land?
Local Agriculturist (as per Girdawari 2021)✅ Yes
Non-resident Indian Citizen with DC Permission⚠️ Yes (With Approval)
Non-agriculturist❌ No

🧾 Do You Need Domicile to Buy Land in J&K?

Nope. You don’t need a J&K domicile to buy non-agricultural land.

That means if you're from:

✅ Delhi
✅ Mumbai
✅ Punjab
✅ Bengaluru
✅ Or anywhere in India

You can legally purchase shops, houses, and plots—as long as the land is non-agricultural in revenue records.

🚫 Even if a house/shop exists on a land classified as agricultural, only an agriculturist can buy it.

💼 Why Is This a Massive Opportunity?

Here’s why savvy investors are eyeing J&K:

🌍 Low land prices compared to metros
🚧 Rapid infrastructure & highway expansion
🎒 Startup & industrial zones being launched
👩‍💼 Zero Stamp Duty for women buyers (yes, you read that right!)

Imagine owning:

🏨 A boutique hotel in Pahalgam
☕ A cafe in Srinagar
🏗️ A warehouse in Samba

This could be your moment.

🧠 Pro Tip from JKRevenueGyaan:

“J&K land records are now digital. But the ground reality is still complex. Always verify everything—twice.”

Before sealing the deal:

✅ Check Jamabandi, Girdawari, Intikhab
✅ Rule out Roshni land, Evacuee property, or State land
✅ Get a legal opinion before registering
✅ Hire a local revenue expert (Yes, we can help!)

📌 Final Verdict: Can You Buy Land in J&K?

✔️ YES — Residential, Commercial, and Industrial land is open to all Indian citizens.
🚫 NO — Agricultural land is restricted, unless you're an agriculturist (as per 2021 record) or have permission.

🗣️ Final Word from JKRevenueGyaan

As someone who’s spent over a decade inside the revenue department, my honest advice is:

➡️ Do your due diligence
➡️ Consult local experts
➡️ Don’t fall for social media rumors

📲 Have a query? Drop a comment below or DM me on Instagram @JKRevenueGyaan.
I’ll guide you with clarity, honesty, and insider knowledge—because that’s what this platform stands for.

📍 Ready to Buy Land in J&K?

Start with the records.
Start with truth.
Start with JKRevenueGyaan.

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