Quick answer · status checked 1 November 2026
Industrial land allotment in Jammu and Kashmir is governed by the J&K Industrial Land Allotment Policy 2021-30, first notified by Government Order No. 65-IND of 2021 dated 24.03.2021[2] and now applied in its amended version, Government Order No. 112-JK(IND) of 2024 dated 06.08.2024[1]. Land in government industrial estates is leased, not sold: applications go through the J&K Single Window portal, are ranked on merit, and the premium depends on whether the block is in Zone A or Zone B.
Latest on J&K SIDCO land allotment (October 2026)
The Single Window portal’s Land Notice & Circular page is where merit lists, committee minutes and land bank updates appear first[4]. Recent notices:
- Revised provisional merit lists for land in different industrial estates of Kashmir Division published, with objections invited.
- Minutes of the 14th meeting of the High Level Land Allotment Committee (Kashmir), held 16 October 2026.
- Land bank update for SIDCO estates in Kathua, Samba and Udhampur.
- Several representations decided in compliance with J&K and Ladakh High Court orders, including petitions by packaging and pharma-foil units.
Notices change weekly. Check the portal before relying on any list above.
What changed in the 2024 amended land allotment policy
The Administrative Council approved amendments on 26 July 2024[8], and the government adopted the amended version in August 2024[9][1]. Guides that still describe only the 2021 text miss these changes.
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| Topic | 2021 notification | 2024 amended version |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument | Order No. 65-IND of 2021, 24.03.2021[2] | Govt Order No. 112-JK(IND) of 2024, 06.08.2024[1] |
| How land is allotted | Scored ranking lists (investment and employment per kanal, MSME class, pollution category and other factors)[5] | Competitive merit with wide publicity for applications[8]; described by the department as merit-cum-choice[1] |
| Applicant scrutiny | Appraisal by divisional committee[6] | Background analysis of applicant, promoters and company, plus sector-specific evaluation criteria[8] |
| Lease premium | Fixed by zone | Periodic revision provided for[8] |
| Committee jurisdiction | By project value (see below)[6] | Functions and jurisdiction redefined[8] |
| Mega projects | No separate route | Preferential allotment for units investing at least ₹4,000 crore, excluding land and working capital[8] |
| Cancelled allotments | Cancellation grounds only[6] | Timelines for restoration, approved by the Land Allotment Committee[9] |
Unchanged: the 10-year policy term, the 40-year lease extendable to 99 years, and coverage of industrial, health and education projects[9][6].
What is Zone A and Zone B, and what does land cost per kanal?
Each district is divided into Zone A and Zone B based on industrial development, centrality and urbanisation[1]. Zone A covers the more developed blocks around Jammu, Samba and Kathua. Zone B covers industrially backward blocks and gets land at a lower, concessional premium to spread investment[1]. When the policy was approved, 292 industrial zones were identified at block or municipality level: 150 in Jammu division and 142 in Kashmir[10].
| Plot size | Zone A (₹ lakh/kanal) | Zone B (₹ lakh/kanal) |
|---|---|---|
| Not exceeding 5 kanals | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Not exceeding 10 kanals | 6.00 | 3.50 |
| Not exceeding 20 kanals | 7.00 | 4.50 |
| Exceeding 20 kanals | 8.00 | 6.00 |
Source: Industries and Commerce Department’s reply to the J&K Legislative Assembly, Budget Session 2026[1]. 1 kanal = 1/8 acre ≈ 505.86 m² ≈ 5,445 sq ft.
Indicative land premium calculator
Applies the slab rate to the whole plot. The source table does not say whether slabs are flat or stepped, and it excludes lease rent, development charges, stamp duty and the processing fee. Your allotment letter governs the actual figure.
Zone A blocks in Jammu division
Verify before you cost a project. The block list below comes from the 2021 zonation annexure as carried on this page since 2023. The annexure itself could not be downloaded from the portal on 1 November 2026. The block counts agree with the district zone counts reported in 2021[10], but the department’s February 2026 Assembly reply places District Udhampur in Zone B[1]. Confirm the zone of your block with the District Industries Centre or on the Single Window portal.
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| District | Zones in district (2021) | Zone A blocks (2021 list) |
|---|---|---|
| Jammu | 20 | Bishnah, Marh, Satwari, Nagrota, R.S. Pura, Miran Sahib |
| Samba | 9 | Bari Brahmana, Samba, Vijaypur, Purmandal |
| Kathua | 19 | Hiranagar, Kathua |
| Udhampur | 16 | Udhampur (conflicts with the 2026 reply, see above) |
| Reasi | 11 | Katra |
| Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban | 15 / 13 / 11 / 19 / 11 | None: all blocks Zone B |
Kashmir division districts (Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Budgam, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Kupwara, Pulwama, Shopian, Srinagar) are zoned the same way. Their block-level split is not reproduced here because it could not be verified.
How industrial land allotment in Jammu and Kashmir works, step by step
- Find a plot and apply on the Single Window portal. Vacant plots in SIDCO and SICOP estates are notified on the portal, and land bank updates are published there[4]. You apply online with a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and pay the processing fee, which rises with plot size.
- Divisional appraisal. The Divisional Level Appraisal Committee checks applications on technical and financial criteria. The 2021 policy gave it 30 days[6], and the amended version requires every eligible application to be appraised before each allotment round[9].
- Merit list and objections. Applications are scored and a provisional merit list is published for objections[5][4]. Being on the list does not by itself give a right to land[5].
- Committee decision. The competent Land Allotment Committee decides within 45 days of receiving the appraisal committee’s recommendation[7].
- Allotment letter, premium and lease deed. Once approval is given, an allotment certificate is issued straight away. 100% of the land premium must be paid, and the lease deed executed, within 60 days of the allotment letter[2][7]. Payments are made online through the Single Window portal[7].
- Implement and produce. The allotment letter sets the production timelines[9]. Under clause 11.8.5 you must ground at least 85% of the investment and employment committed in the DPR; a shortfall is treated as non-compliance[1].
Which committee decides your land allotment application?
As notified in 2021, the deciding committee depended on project value[6]:
| Project value (2021 text) | Deciding committee |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹50 crore | Divisional Level Land Allotment Committee |
| ₹50–200 crore | High Level Land Allotment Committee |
| Above ₹200 crore | Apex Level Land Allotment Committee |
Two later changes. An October 2021 amendment named the High Level committee (chaired by the Administrative Secretary, Industries and Commerce) and the Apex committee (chaired by the Chief Secretary), and sent projects needing more than 25 acres to the Apex committee[7]. The 2024 amended version redefined committee jurisdiction again[8]. The current thresholds are in Government Order No. 112-JK(IND) of 2024; ask the department or read the order rather than relying on the 2021 figures.
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The scoring factors come from the Kashmir Division ranking list of February 2022[5]. The amended policy adds sector-specific criteria[8], so read the current advertisement for the round you are applying to. The DPR items are typical contents; the portal form governs.
When an allotment is cancelled, and when it can be restored
Under the amended policy an allotment can be cancelled for[9]:
- failure to pay the full premium within the time in the allotment letter;
- violation of a lease deed condition;
- not starting production on time or not following the implementation schedule;
- breach of other conditions of the J&K Industrial Policy or its guidelines;
- non-operation of the enterprise for five continuous years.
In practice SIDCO issues a 30-day statutory notice under clause 10.8.1 before cancelling for non-payment[2]. A cancelled allotment can be restored for justifiable reasons with the Land Allotment Committee’s approval[9].
Setting up a pharma plant in J&K: what this policy does not cover
A land allotment gives you a leased plot and a deadline. It does not give you a licensable pharmaceutical facility. Before you commit DPR figures you will be held to at 85%, check three things.
- Area and layout against Revised Schedule M. Plot size has to fit segregated production, QC, microbiology and warehouse areas. See the area a pharma plant needs under Schedule M.
- Realistic project cost. The DPR’s investment-per-kanal figure drives your merit score, and you must later deliver 85% of it. Build it from a line-by-line pharma plant cost breakdown, not a round number.
- Design support. If you are planning the building, HVAC and water system from scratch, see pharma plant setup and facility design consulting.
Estimate your full plant cost before you apply
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Frequently asked questions
Each district’s blocks are classed as Zone A (more industrially developed and urbanised) or Zone B (industrially backward). Zone B land carries a lower premium, for example ₹2.50 lakh per kanal against ₹5.00 lakh in Zone A for plots up to 5 kanals, as reported by the Industries and Commerce Department in 2026.
Land is allotted on lease for an initial 40 years, extendable up to 99 years. The terms are set out in the allotment letter and the lease deed.
The policy was first notified by Order No. 65-IND of 2021 dated 24.03.2021. The amended version now applied was issued by Government Order No. 112-JK(IND) of 2024 dated 06.08.2024, after Administrative Council approval on 26 July 2024.
100% of the land premium must be paid, and the lease deed executed, within 60 days of the allotment letter. If you do not pay, SIDCO issues a 30-day notice and then cancels the allotment.
Yes. A processing fee is paid with the application, and applications without it have been rejected. The fee rises with plot size. Check the current amount on the Single Window portal when you apply, because it could not be confirmed from an official document for this update.
The 2024 amendment lets the government allot land on a preferential basis to industrial or service-sector mega projects with a minimum capital investment of ₹4,000 crore, excluding land and working capital.
Yes. Besides industrial use, the policy covers health institutions or medi-cities and educational institutions or edu-cities.
The 2021 notification is listed on the Single Window portal’s Acts and Rules page, but its PDF link returned an error when checked on 1 November 2026. For the amended version, ask the Industries and Commerce Department or the District Industries Centre for Government Order No. 112-JK(IND) of 2024.
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References
- Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Industries and Commerce Department. Replies to cut motions on Demand No. 11, Budget Session 2026 (cites J&K Industrial Land Allotment Policy, amended version, Government Order No. 112-JK(IND) of 2024; premium table; clause 11.8.5). Jammu: J&K Legislative Assembly (NeVA); 2026. Available from: cms.neva.gov.in. Accessed November 2026.
- J&K State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO). Orders cancelling land allotments under clauses 10.7 and 10.8 of the J&K Industrial Land Allotment Policy 2021-30 (Govt Order No. 65-Ind of 2021 dated 24.03.2021). Jammu: SIDCO; 2024. Available from: singlewindow.jk.gov.in. Accessed November 2026.
- Single Window Clearance System, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. Acts and Rules: Notification, J&K Industrial Land Allotment Policy 2021-30, Order No. 65-IND of 2021. Available from: singlewindow.jk.gov.in/act_rules. Accessed November 2026.
- Single Window Clearance System, Government of Jammu and Kashmir. Land Notice and Circular. Available from: singlewindow.jk.gov.in/land_notice. Accessed 1 November 2026.
- Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Kashmir. Publication of ranking list for allotment of land in notified industrial estates of Kashmir Division. No. DI&C/Dev/532-7/2022/5097. Srinagar; 05 February 2022. Available from: singlewindow.jk.gov.in. Accessed November 2026.
- Kashmir Observer. Govt approves J&K Industrial Land Allotment Policy 2021-30 [news report]. 22 January 2021. Available from: kashmirobserver.net. Accessed November 2026.
- Kashmir Observer. J&K Govt amends Industrial Land Allotment Policy [news report]. 15 October 2021. Available from: kashmirobserver.net. Accessed November 2026.
- All India Radio News (News On AIR). LG Manoj Sinha approves key amendments to boost strategic investments in J&K. 26 July 2024. Available from: newsonair.gov.in; amendment list as reported by Greater Kashmir, 26 July 2024. Accessed November 2026.
- Daily Excelsior. Govt’s green signal to amended version of Industrial Land Allotment Policy [news report]. 8 August 2024. Available from: dailyexcelsior.com. Accessed November 2026.
- Daily Excelsior. For first time, 292 Industrial Zones identified across J&K UT [news report]. 23 February 2021. Available from: dailyexcelsior.com. Accessed November 2026.
References 6–10 are newspaper and broadcaster reports, used where the official order text could not be retrieved.
