Dear client,
I need some help in clarifying the requirement of "No/Nil Tenancy Certificate (NTC)" for buying an agricultural land in Karnataka. A. Is the NTC document required to show that the seller is not the tenant or to show that there are no tenants in the land which is up for sale? B. Is the NTC required, if the mutation papers shows that the seller is the legitimate owner of the land through acquisition, and he is not the tenant? C. If the NTC document is required, is it only for the intended survey # (which is up for sale) or for all the properties held by the seller in the taluka where the sale property is located?
In Karnataka, as per the provisions of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, it is mandatory to obtain a No Objection Certificate or Nil Tenancy Certificate (NTC) from the concerned Tahsildar before the purchase of agricultural land. This certificate is required to establish that the land is not tenanted and there are no tenants on the land.
To answer your questions specifically:
A. The NTC document is required to establish that there are no tenants on the land which is up for sale.
B. Even if the mutation papers show that the seller is the legitimate owner of the land, it is still necessary to obtain a No Objection Certificate or Nil Tenancy Certificate (NTC) from the concerned Tahsildar before the purchase of agricultural land.
C. The NTC is required only for the intended survey number which is up for sale, and not for all the properties held by the seller in the taluka where the sale property is located.
It's important to note that the requirements for obtaining a No Objection Certificate or Nil Tenancy Certificate (NTC) can vary depending on the specific circumstances and location of the land, and it's recommended to consult with a local lawyer or the concerned revenue authorities for more specific and up-to-date information on the process.