LUCKNOW: On Monday, the state cabinet approved an ordinance to amend Section 80 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006. This amendment simplifies the land-use conversion process in areas governed by development authorities, industrial authorities, regulated zones, and the UP Housing and Development Board.
Finance Minister Suresh Khanna stated that this change removes the necessity for a separate land-use conversion application when shifting land from agricultural to non-agricultural use.
Khanna explained, “Once a building plan is approved by the relevant authority, it will automatically be recognized as land-use conversion.”
An official highlighted that the previous system involved a two-step process: first applying for land-use conversion and then obtaining approval for the building plan, resulting in delays.
“With the new system, all formalities are now integrated into the building plan approval process. This will not only ease the burden on the public but also streamline procedures and enhance transparency. We expect it to stimulate investment, speed up industrial establishment, and promote industrial growth in UP,” said the minister.
The cabinet also approved a policy for the treatment and reuse of wastewater from households and industries, aiming to alleviate pressure on drinking water resources.
Khanna noted the growing demand for water across irrigation, domestic, industrial, and energy sectors.
“The government aims to encourage the safe utilization of water treated in Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs). Initially, the treated wastewater will be allocated for use by urban local bodies in construction, gardening, and irrigation,” he explained.
In the second phase, the application will expand to other sectors like industry, agriculture, and railways. The third phase will introduce a dual-pipe system to provide non-potable water to households for non-drinking uses.
The cabinet also approved funding for a proper road construction project for the 24 Kosi Parikrama in Sambhal, which takes place monthly at Vanshgopal Tirth. The lack of a proper road has historically caused issues for devotees, according to officials. A budget of over Rs 300 crore has been allocated for the construction of a 7km-long road around the route.
