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Q102. Buy Agricultural land in Karnataka

Q: Dear Sir, I am NRI , Indian citizen from Karnataka state. I am working outside India since 7 years. Can I buy agricultural land in my state in my name.? can I buy agricultural land in my wife name? my wife is also with me.

Can I buy agricultural land in my fathers name and is it possible transfer later to my name? Please give me the solutions for my questions. Looking forward for your reply Med vennlig hilsen, Sincerely Khan.Dangi Oslo, Norway

Answer: Agricultural land can be purchased only by farmer's In Karnataka State.

I have heard that some people (including lawyers) who claim they have ways to get around such requirements. Whether they can act within the frame work of the law I do not know.

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