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NA conversion, FSI, CRZ, town-planning scheme — the terms you'll see across our research, defined once.

Nachiketa Research DeskReviewed by Legal Advisory PanelPublished 10 Feb 2026 · Updated 10 Jun 2026

NA Conversion — the legal process of converting agricultural land to non-agricultural use, required before residential or commercial construction.

FSI (Floor Space Index) — the ratio of a building's total floor area to the plot size; determines how much can legally be built on a given parcel.

CRZ (Coastal Regulation Zone) — the regulatory classification governing construction on coastal land, divided into zones I through IV.

Town Planning Scheme — a detailed, sector-level plan under a master plan that must be approved before development can proceed within that sector.

7/12 Extract — the official record of rights for agricultural land in Maharashtra, showing current ownership and tenure classification.

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