What is Land Premium Payment in Assam and How to Pay

Have you applied for land settlement or converted your Eksonia Patta (Annual Lease) into a Myadi Patta (Periodic Lease) under Mission Basundhara? If yes, you will receive an official notification to pay a Land Premium. But what is this premium, and how do you pay it online?

Here, I will explain what land premium is and how to make the payment online on the Sewa Setu portal.

What is Land Premium?

Land Premium is the official conversion or settlement fee charged by the Revenue Department of Assam. When the government transfers public land to an individual's name permanently or upgrades a temporary lease (Eksonia) to a periodic lease (Myadi), you must pay a premium based on the government valuation of the land in that area.

Think of it as a one-time fee you pay to the government in exchange for receiving full and permanent land rights. Once this premium is paid and confirmed, you become the permanent Myadi Patta holder of the land with all legal rights to sell, mortgage, and inherit the property.

When is Land Premium Required?

Land premium payment is required in these specific situations:

• Eksonia to Myadi conversion: When converting an annual lease to a 30-year periodic lease under Mission Basundhara.
• New government land settlement: When the government allocates government-owned land to an eligible citizen for the first time.
• Regularization of encroachment: When the government regularizes long-term occupation of government land by issuing a formal Patta, the occupant pays a premium to legalize their claim.
• Land reclassification: In some cases, converting agricultural land to residential use may require a premium payment.

How is Land Premium Calculated?

The premium rates differ depending on the location of the land:

• Rural Areas: The premium is relatively low, usually calculated as a small percentage of the zonal land value.
• Town and Urban Areas: The premium is higher, often calculated based on the market value of the residential or commercial category of the land.

The calculation is done by the Circle Officer based on the Government Zonal Circle Rates for the specific revenue circle where the land is located. These rates are revised periodically. The premium calculation formula typically involves:

• Land area (in bigha, katha, lecha).
• Zonal circle rate for that category of land in that circle.
• A percentage multiplier (often 10-25% of the zonal value) as the premium rate.

The exact calculated amount will be displayed on your Sewa Setu dashboard once the Circle Officer approves your application and enters the premium amount in the system.

Steps to Pay Land Premium Online

Once your application is approved by the Circle Officer, you will receive an SMS notification with a payment link. Follow these steps to pay:

1. Visit the official portal: https://sewasetu.assam.gov.in.
2. Log into your citizen dashboard using your registered mobile number.
3. Go to "My Applications" and look for your Basundhara application entry.
4. The status will show "Approved - Awaiting Payment", and a Pay Premium button will be active. Click on it.
5. The system will display the calculated premium amount. Click on Proceed.
6. Select the payment gateway (UPI, Canara PG, Net Banking) and complete the transaction securely.
7. Once paid, download the Premium Payment Receipt and keep it safe. The circle office will issue your final periodic Patta within 7 days. That's it!

What Happens After Premium Payment?

After successful premium payment:

1. An automatic confirmation is sent to the Revenue Circle Office through the system.
2. The Circle Officer generates the formal Myadi Patta order in the system.
3. Within 7 to 15 working days, your digitally signed Myadi Patta is generated.
4. You can download this digital Patta from Sewa Setu using the service "Download Digitally Signed Land Document".
5. The Dharitree portal is updated to reflect your new Myadi Patta in the land records.
6. You can then register for e-Khajana on Sewa Setu to begin paying your annual land revenue going forward.

What if You Cannot Afford the Land Premium?

For BPL (Below Poverty Line) families and other eligible marginalized groups, the Assam Government sometimes waives or reduces the land premium under special schemes. Under Mission Basundhara, specific orders have been issued exempting certain categories (such as landless tribal families, widows, and disabled persons) from paying the full premium. Check the latest Mission Basundhara notifications on the official website for details on premium exemptions applicable to your category.

Common Problems & Troubleshooting

• "Pay Premium" button not appearing after approval: Wait 24-48 hours after the approval notification. The system takes some time to activate the payment button after the CO enters the premium amount. If it still doesn't appear after 48 hours, log out, clear browser cache, and log back in.
• Payment shows successful but Patta not generated after 15 days: Contact the Revenue Circle Office with your payment receipt (showing e-GRN). They can manually verify and trigger the Patta generation in the system.
• Premium amount seems incorrectly high: You can file a written objection with the Circle Officer before making the payment. Provide evidence such as nearby plot valuations or the government's zonal circle rate table to support your claim for a lower premium.
• Payment gateway shows error: Try different payment methods. If the UPI option fails, try net banking. If all gateways fail, try from a different device or contact the Sewa Setu helpdesk.

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Conclusion

Land premium is a crucial and often final step in formally securing your land rights in Assam under Mission Basundhara. While the amount can sometimes seem significant, it is a worthwhile investment in exchange for permanent, legally secure land ownership. Once paid, your Myadi Patta is generated and you have full rights to sell, mortgage, and pass on your land. Pay promptly within the deadline after approval to avoid complications, and always download and safely store the premium payment receipt.

What is Land Premium and How to Pay It

Land premium is the fee charged by the government for granting land ownership rights or converting land categories. Follow these steps to pay online:

1. Once your conversion or settlement application is approved, you will receive an SMS and email notification with the payment link.
2. Log in to your **Mission Basundhara** or **Sewa Setu** account.
3. Go to your applied services history and click on the **Pay Premium** button.
4. The system will display the calculated premium based on the zonal valuation.
5. Click proceed and pay securely using UPI, Credit/Debit Card, or Net Banking via the e-GRAS gateway.
6. Download the payment success receipt and e-Challan instantly.

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