Haryana Approves Land Pooling Policy 2026

Landowners to Get 50% of Developed Land, ₹1 Lakh Annual Support

By The Realty Times | Real Estate News Services

CHANDIGARH : The Haryana government has approved a major change in its land development framework with the introduction of the Land Pooling Policy-2026, replacing the existing Land Pooling Policy-2022. The new policy aims to encourage landowners to voluntarily participate in planned urban and industrial development projects while ensuring that they receive a substantial share of the benefits generated from their land.

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on November 3, 2026. The revised framework is expected to have significant implications for Haryana's real estate sector, particularly in emerging urban development destinations such as Gurugram, Faridabad and Panchkula.

Under the new policy, landowners will receive 50 per cent of the total saleable area of a development project in the form of developed plots, while the remaining 50 per cent will be retained by the concerned government development agency.

This represents an important shift from the earlier policy, under which the landowners' entitlement was linked to the market value of their undeveloped land.

Landowners to Receive 50% of Developed Saleable Area

One of the most significant provisions of the Land Pooling Policy-2026 is the allocation of half of the project's total saleable area to participating landowners.

The remaining 50 per cent will be retained by the development organisation responsible for executing the project.

The landowners' share will include commercial sites according to prescribed entitlements. The remaining portion will be allocated as residential, industrial or institutional plots, depending on the nature and purpose of the development project.

The revised arrangement is intended to provide landowners with a direct stake in the value created through planned development rather than limiting their returns to compensation based on the value of agricultural land.

₹1 Lakh Annual Financial Assistance for Four Years

To provide financial support during the development period, the new policy introduces annual interim financial assistance of ₹1 lakh per acre.

This assistance will be calculated proportionately to the land contributed and will be provided for four years from the date of registration of the sale deed.

The government has also introduced a provision to protect landowners against payment delays. If the financial assistance is not transferred within 15 days of the sale deed registration, the landowner will be entitled to simple interest at 9 per cent per annum for the period of delay.

This provision is expected to provide additional financial security to participating landowners.

Faster Project Completion: Deadline Reduced to Four Years

Another important change is the reduction in the project completion timeline from five years to four years.

Under the revised policy, the development agency will be responsible for completing the necessary infrastructure facilities within four years from the date of final project approval.

These facilities will include essential infrastructure required to make the developed plots suitable for their intended use.

Importantly, if the development agency fails to complete the infrastructure within the stipulated four-year period, the land will revert to the original landowners, subject to the policy provisions.

The policy also provides for an additional compensation of ₹5 lakh per acre in the event of such a failure. A one-year extension may be granted if 75 per cent of the participating landowners agree.

Minimum Plot Sizes Fixed for Different Categories

The government has prescribed minimum plot sizes for landowners receiving developed plots under the new framework.

• Residential plots: 100 square metres.
• Industrial plots: 250 square metres.
• Institutional plots: 500 square metres.

The actual area allotted will depend on the proportion of land contributed by individual landowners.

Landowners contributing more than 2,000 square metres may also qualify for commercial plots in the form of kiosks or booths, according to prescribed entitlements.

Those contributing less than 999 square metres will receive monetary compensation under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, or at the reserve price of the plot, whichever is higher.

Landowners Can Combine Entitlement Certificates

The policy introduces another useful provision for landowners who receive Land Entitlement Certificates.

Such certificate holders will be permitted to combine their entitlements and jointly apply for larger developed plots.

This could help smaller landowners pool their benefits and obtain more commercially viable land parcels instead of holding several small plots individually.

The period within which the development agency can buy back allotted plots has also been extended from one year to three years.

New Rules for Land Aggregators

The revised policy also specifies remuneration for land aggregators involved in facilitating land pooling.

Registered land aggregators will receive remuneration equivalent to 0.5 per cent of the agricultural collector rate applicable to the concerned revenue estate.

The payment will be made by the development agency after completion of the sale deed process.

However, the new policy excludes land pooling through the e-Bhoomi portal.

How Will the New Policy Work?

Under the framework, government development organisations such as the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) and Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) can identify land parcels required for development projects.

Landowners can also voluntarily offer their land through registered land aggregators.

The development agency must publicly announce the proposed project through advertisements in four leading newspapers, its official website and other designated public platforms.

Once the project receives in-principle approval, details of the identified land, ownership and individual land contributions will be published.

Landowners will then be informed of their respective entitlements and will have 30 days to communicate their consent.

Following final approval, sale deeds must be executed in favour of the development agency within the prescribed 60-day period.

The framework is intended to introduce greater transparency and provide landowners with a clearly defined process for participating in government-led development.

What Does This Mean for Haryana's Real Estate Market?

The Land Pooling Policy-2026 could become an important instrument for Haryana's future urban expansion.

Gurugram, Faridabad and Panchkula are witnessing increasing demand for residential, commercial and industrial development. The expansion of employment centres, infrastructure projects and connectivity networks has increased the need for planned urban development around these cities.

However, acquiring large land parcels through conventional methods can involve lengthy negotiations, compensation disputes and legal complications.

Land pooling offers an alternative approach by allowing landowners to contribute land and receive a share of the developed saleable area.

For developers and government agencies, this could facilitate the creation of organised residential townships, industrial estates, institutional zones and commercial developments.

For landowners, the opportunity to receive developed plots instead of only monetary compensation could provide access to the potential value appreciation created through infrastructure development.

A New Chapter in Haryana's Land Development Strategy

The approval of the Land Pooling Policy-2026 marks an important development in Haryana's real estate and urban planning framework.

By offering landowners 50 per cent of the saleable area, introducing annual financial assistance and reducing the infrastructure completion deadline to four years, the government is attempting to create a more participatory model of urban development.

The success of the policy will ultimately depend on transparent implementation, timely infrastructure delivery, clear land entitlement procedures and the willingness of landowners to participate.

If effectively implemented, the revised framework could accelerate planned urban expansion, encourage organised real estate development and create new investment opportunities across Haryana's emerging property markets.