Karnataka to issue land allotment letters to investors in three days.

Karnataka Udyog Mitra (KUM) has strengthened the single-window agency for speedier clearance of applications for projects.

“Once the application is made, KUM will apply electronically to the deputy commissioner in the district with the applicant details, land schedule, approvals of SHLCC and Single Window and project report,” RV Deshpande, Karnataka Minister for Large, Medium Industries & Tourism told reporters.

“Application along with the certification that land audit has been done by examining land extent rules to provide permission to purchase agriculture land for industrial purpose will also accompany,” he added.

The State revenue department has issued circulars to all deputy commissioners to grant permission for purchase of land under Section 109 of Karnataka Land Reforms Act and with deemed conversion under Section 95 of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act 1964 in a fixed time frame.

KIADB will also issue the allotment letter within three days of issue of orders with timelines for payment of land cost. “The process of plan sanction would be made online in a time bound manner,” said Deshpande.

K Ratna Prabha, Additional Chief Secretary and Commerce and Industry Department, said, “We are installing a monitoring and grievances redressal cell at KUM along with a centralised helpline to facilitate investors and to review progress of implementation of projects on a weekly basis.”

To enhance the ease of doing business in the State, the government has taken several initiatives which are expected yield results, and bring in transparency, improve governance and pave the way for attracting further investments into the State.

HBL