Sikkim - Apply for Land Lease from the Government

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Land Lease from the Government, the applicant has to approach the Taluk office of the respective area link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Once the authority approves the application, the authority issues the offer letter for payment of 25 per cent as earnest money deposit within 15 days of issuance of the letter.
10. After this payment, the authority will issue the allotment letter with the plot number at which the applicant has to pay the remaining amount within 30 days of issuance of the letter.
11. Once all the formality gets over the authority will be handed over the lease document to the applicant.
12. This entire process can be completed within 90 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Request letter on company letterhead
• Duly Filled application form Detailed project report
• Copy of registered memorandum of association (if the company is Pvt limited) or registered partnership deed (if partnership firm)
• Certificate of shareholding
• Board resolution
• Block plan of proposed utilisation of a plot
• Demand draft towards processing fees

Office Locations & Contacts

Land Revenue & Disaster Management Department
Manan Bhawan,
Gangtok,
Sikkim 737101
Office landline: 096477 81565
Contact link

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria to apply for a land lease from the government in India can vary depending on the purpose of the lease and the specific regulations of the state.

• Generally, only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for government land leases in India. Non-resident Indians (NRIs) may have certain restrictions or additional requirements.
• Applicants must usually be at least 18 years old to be eligible for a land lease. In some cases, there may be specific age requirements based on the type of lease or purpose of land utilization.
• Different types of land leases have specific eligibility requirements. For example, if you are applying for an agricultural land lease, you may need to demonstrate your experience or knowledge in farming or agricultural practices. Commercial or industrial land leases may require proof of business registration or relevant experience in the industry.
• Depending on the nature of the lease, you may need to demonstrate your financial capability to undertake the project or pay the lease fees.

Fees

• Once the authority approves the application, the authority issues the offer letter for payment of 25 per cent as earnest money deposit within 15 days of issuance of the letter.
• After this payment, the authority will issue the allotment letter with the plot number at which the applicant has to pay the remaining amount within 30 days of issuance of the letter.
• If the investment is more than Rs 100 crore or for plots above 25 acres, there are no road width charges.
• For plots up to 10 acres, you will be required to pay the road width charges.
• For plots sized between 10 and 25 acres, you will have to pay 50% of road charges.

Validity

• The validity of the land lease can vary depending on the purpose of the lease and the specific regulations.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 90 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Details of proposed land
• Total area
• Details of the entity

Need for the Document

• In India, a land lease from the government refers to the legal agreement between the government or its authorized agency and an individual or organization for the temporary use or occupation of government-owned land. The land lease grants the lessee certain rights and privileges to utilize the land for a specific purpose and duration, subject to the terms and conditions specified in the lease agreement.

Information which might help

• The government often owns vast amounts of land, including agricultural, commercial, industrial, or residential land, which can be leased out to individuals, businesses, or organizations for various purposes. Some common types of land leases in India include agricultural land leases for farming activities, commercial or industrial land leases for setting up businesses or factories, and residential land leases for housing development projects.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The land lease agreement typically outlines the terms and conditions regarding the duration of the lease, the purpose of land utilization, the rental or lease fee, maintenance responsibilities, rights and obligations of both the lessor (government) and the lessee, and any other specific requirements or restrictions imposed by the government.