Developers can retain 60% of pooled land while 40% will go to Development Authority for infrastructure and public facilities
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The policy was notified by the Housing and Urban Development Department through Government Order No. 173-JK(HUD) of 2026 dated August 17, 2026.
According to the policy, its objective is to facilitate planned urban development, including infrastructure development, by obtaining land through voluntary participation of landowners who are interested in becoming partners in the development process.
Under the general principles laid down in the policy, a Developer Entity or consortium intending to develop a parcel of land may register and express its interest. A land pooling scheme can proceed once at least 70 per cent of landowners in a contiguous area agree to participate and complete the prescribed registration process.
One of the key provisions allows the Developer Entity or consortium to retain 60 per cent of the contiguous pooled area, while the remaining 40 per cent will be surrendered to the concerned Development Authority, free from encumbrances.
The land handed over to the Development Authority will be used for city-level infrastructure, recreational facilities and public and semi-public amenities in accordance with the applicable Master Plan and Zonal Development Plans.
The land available to the Developer Entity can be utilised for planned residential, commercial, institutional and infrastructure development, including neighbourhood-level public and semi-public facilities.
The policy also provides flexibility for redistribution among participating landowners through developed land, built-up space or another mutually agreed form of fair exchange.
Single-Window Facilitation
The concerned Development Authority has been tasked with ensuring smooth implementation of the policy and facilitating approvals through a Single Window System.
Its responsibilities include preparation and implementation of planning proposals, infrastructure planning, fixing rights of way, overall monitoring of development and coordination with agencies responsible for water supply, sewerage, drainage, electricity and transportation.
The Development Authority will also be responsible for setting up a dispute-resolution mechanism and ensuring the sale of Economically Weaker Section housing stock handed over by developers or landowners, wherever applicable.
Two-Tier Grievance Redressal Mechanism
The policy provides for a two-stage grievance redressal mechanism to address disputes and anomalies arising during implementation.
A first-stage Grievance Redressal Committee will be headed by the Designated Land Pooling Officer, with complaints required to be disposed of within 30 days.
An appeal can subsequently be made before a second-stage committee headed by the Vice Chairman or Chief Executive Officer of the concerned Development Authority.
Online Process for Land Pooling Schemes
The government has proposed an online process for land pooling schemes to ensure efficiency and transparency. The policy envisages a portal covering applications, scrutiny, registration, preparation and approval of schemes, issuance of development rights and monitoring of implementation.
The policy also prescribes timelines for different stages of the scheme. Formation of a consortium has been given an initial period of 60 days, extendable by another 30 days, while submission of a land pooling scheme to the Development Authority is to be completed within six months of formation of the consortium.
The cumulative time frame for completion of a land pooling scheme cannot exceed five years from the date of formation of the consortium, according to the policy.
The government said operation and maintenance of areas developed under land pooling schemes would remain the responsibility of the Developer Entity or consortium, while the concerned Urban Local Body would take over infrastructure only after completion and proper handover in accordance with prescribed norms.
