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Land conversion means changing the legal use of land from one category to another, most commonly from agricultural land to non agricultural use such as residential, commercial, or industrial purposes. This process is officially approved by the government authority so that the land can be used lawfully for the new purpose. In India land conversion is governed by state specific land revenue laws, for example the Gujarat Land Revenue Code, 1879 in Gujarat. The owner must apply to the competent revenue authority and obtain permission before using the land for any purpose other than what is recorded in government records. Land conversion is required when agricultural land is to be used for building a house, starting a business, constructing a factory, plotting land for sale, or any non agricultural activity. Without conversion permission the use of land may be considered illegal and can lead to penalties or demolition actions by authorities.
