Change in Land Use Fee Exemption Himachal Pradesh — 100% Waiver — Frequently Asked Questions

Nothing is paid out in cash. The benefit is a complete waiver of the Change in Land Use fee, so its worth equals the fee your land conversion would otherwise have attracted. That figure varies from case to case depending on the land involved, which is why no single amount is stated.

Enterprises working in Information Technology (IT), IT-enabled Services (ITeS), and Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) qualify. If your business does not fall within one of those three sectors, this particular incentive is not available to you.

None of the three. It is a subsidy delivered as a 100% exemption from a specific government fee. You receive no funds and give up no shares — the relief simply means the CLU charge is not collected from you, so the benefit is completely non-dilutive.

The policy speaks of 'enterprises' in the covered sectors. That generally takes in legally registered entities such as Private Limited Companies, LLPs, One Person Companies, partnerships and proprietorships that are operating in Himachal Pradesh. Both new units and existing businesses expanding in the state can apply.

No. The available details of this incentive do not list DPIIT recognition or MSME registration as a hard requirement. What matters is that your enterprise operates in the IT, ITeS or ESDM sector and that the land in question is in Himachal Pradesh.

The scheme runs on a rolling basis and is described as always open, so there is no fixed last date. The exemption stays available for as long as the policy itself is active, and it is worth checking the official policy document for the latest position.

Typically your business registration certificate, proof of sector-specific operations, land ownership documents, and details of the land to be converted together with its current classification. The department may also ask for specific forms or declarations — these are set out in the policy framework and its administrative guidelines.

Review the IT, ITeS and ESDM Policy 2019 and the state's Incentives Guide first, then assemble your paperwork and file the application with the designated authority — generally the Department of Industries or the Town and Country Planning Department. Online services are available through the state portal at https://emerginghimachal.hp.gov.in/online-services.

Your application and documents go through a verification process. This can include site visits, scrutiny of the papers, and cross-referencing with other regulatory bodies. Once all criteria are found to be met, the exemption is approved and you are notified, after which you can proceed with the land use change without paying the fee.

It cuts the capital expenditure needed to set up or expand operations where land conversion is involved. By removing the CLU charge, the programme makes it more affordable for IT, ITeS and ESDM companies to establish a presence, build a facility or grow within Himachal Pradesh.

Change in Land Use Fee Exemption Himachal Pradesh — 100% Waiver is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Change in Land Use Fee Exemption Himachal Pradesh — 100% Waiver is offered by Department of Industries, Government of Himachal Pradesh (Startup Himachal), a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.