RIICO Direct Allotment Policy 2025 — Land for Rising Rajasthan MoU Holders
50,000 sq m
Threshold: e-Lottery Below, IDC Merit At Or Above
One Plot
Per MoU Executant Per Round Of Allotment
2–3 Years
To Start Commercial Production, By EC Requirement
30% / 20%
Min Build-up: Industrial Plot / Logistics Plot
Video Explanation & Insights
What the Scheme Is, and How It Differs from e-Auction
Source: This page decodes the official RIICO User Guide and FAQ for the Direct Allotment Policy 2025 — the guide for applying for land in RIICO industrial areas under the scheme. Where the policy is silent, the RIICO Land Disposal Rules, 1979 (as amended) govern. Read this page as the operational map; take binding terms from the policy and the 1979 Rules.
Validity flag (mid-2026) — the in-force date has moved, confirm before relying on it. The User Guide states that the policy is in force up to 31.12.2025. This has since been extended and is running until December 2026, with successive phases open, and the MoU-execution cut-off commonly cited as 30 April 2025. Because the deadline and available plot lists change between phases, do not quote the old sunset as current — confirm the live phase on the RIICO portal (riico.rajasthan.gov.in) before filing.
RIICO launched the Direct Allotment Policy 2025 as a follow-up to the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024, to accelerate industrial development by letting entrepreneurs buy industrial and logistics plots at reserved rates. Under it, industrial and logistics plots in identified industrial areas are offered on the reserve rate of the plot by inviting online applications from those who executed an MoU with the State Government in reference to the Summit.
| Feature | Direct Allotment Policy | e-Auction |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | MoU holders under Rising Rajasthan | Non-MoU holders (open) |
| Price basis | Fixed reserve price of the plot | Highest accepted bid above the reserve rate (the “Bid Start Rate”) |
| Who wins | The single applicant, or the e-lottery winner where there are several | The highest bidder |
| Land use offered | Industrial / logistics use land | Various |
The core benefit in one line. For an eligible MoU holder, the plot comes at a fixed reserve price — the applicant is not exposed to competitive bidding on price. Competition, where it exists, is resolved by e-lottery (for plots up to 50,000 sq m) rather than by paying more. That is the value of holding a Rising Rajasthan MoU: price certainty instead of a bidding war.
Who Is Eligible, and the One-Plot Rule
- •The scheme applies only to entrepreneurs / MSME entrepreneurs who executed an MoU with the State Government (in reference to Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024) up to the date of issuing the policy.
- •Each MoU executant is eligible for allotment of one plot only, and more than one application for the same MoU will not be entertained in the same round of allotment.
- •An unsuccessful applicant in one round of e-lottery may apply afresh in a subsequent round, with the requisite participation fee and Earnest Money each time.
Reserved-category plots
When viewing the plot list on the portal, a plot shown as reserved will indicate the category — for example reserved for SC / ST / Women / Benchmark Disabilities / ex-servicemen; otherwise the plot is un-reserved. Concessions in the rate of allotment for a reserved category require the relevant category certificate to be uploaded at application.
The MoU-date cut-off is the eligibility gate, and its exact date is version-sensitive. The User Guide ties eligibility to MoUs executed “up to the date of issuing the policy”; secondary reporting has cited 30 April 2025 as the MoU-execution cut-off. Check the cut-off date against the operative notification for the target phase.
How Plots Are Allotted — the 50,000 sq m Fork
| Situation | How it is decided |
|---|---|
| Single application on a plot up to 50,000 sq m | Letter of Offer issued to that applicant — direct allotment. |
| Multiple applications on a plot up to 50,000 sq m | e-Lottery among the applicants; Letter of Offer to the successful applicant. |
| Any application on a plot of 50,000 sq m or more | Scrutinised on policy parameters — eligibility, land requirement and other merit-based factors — and offered only after consideration by the Infrastructure Development Committee (IDC). The IDC decision is final and binding. |
| Allotment in a specific industrial area / park | Decided by the Managing Director, RIICO. |
Knowing the Outcome
- •The Letter of Offer is issued within 3 working days from the date of the e-lottery, or from the date the IDC decision reaches the concerned Unit Office, as the case may be.
- •A submitted application cannot be cancelled, withdrawn or reversed once submitted.
Why the 50,000 sq m line matters for structuring. Below the line, allotment is mechanical. At or above the line, it becomes a merit assessment by the IDC on land requirement, where the strength of the project case matters. A larger single plot moves the applicant from lottery into a discretionary merit process.
Earnest Money, Participation Fee and Refunds
- •EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) is required to participate; the amount for each plot is decided by RIICO and paid online through the RIICO payment gateway along with the application.
- •If the plot is allotted to the applicant, EMD is adjusted against the total premium of the allotted plot.
- •If the applicant is unsuccessful, EMD is refunded without any interest, cost or claim, after the closure of the e-lottery or after the IDC decision.
- •Forfeiture on default: if the amount required in the Letter of Offer is not deposited, and/or the required documents or clarifications are not submitted, within 30 days, the Letter of Offer is treated as cancelled and the earnest money is forfeited without further notice.
The 30-day window after the Letter of Offer is the sharpest deadline in the scheme. Winning the e-lottery or the IDC nod is not the finish line — it starts a 30-day clock to deposit the required amount and submit documents, failing which the offer lapses and the EMD is gone, with no notice.
Post-Allotment Obligations — Milestones, Build-up and Investment
When Commercial Production Must Start
| Case | Deadline to start commercial production / activity |
|---|---|
| Environmental Clearance not required as per law | Within two years of handing over of possession (or deemed possession) |
| Environmental Clearance required as per law | Within three years of handing over of possession (or deemed possession) |
Both deadlines run irrespective of whether the industrial area has been declared developed or not.
What Counts as Utilisation
- •Industrial unit: a minimum of 30% of the plot area (or equivalent to a minimum of 30% of the permissible Built-up Area Ratio) must be built up, and 75% of the amount shown under building construction and plant & machinery in the project report submitted at application must be permanently invested at the time of production.
- •Logistics plot: completion of construction of a storage facility on at least 20% of the total plot area (on ground or permitted BAR) is necessary.
Intermediate Milestones
Before commencing production, the allottee must clear a sequence of intermediate milestones: lease deed execution; submitting or getting approval of the building plan; filing the application for consent to establish; obtaining Environment Clearance where applicable; and construction up to plinth level and then up to roof level. Failure to complete a milestone within the prescribed time gives the Corporation the right to cancel the allotment. Condonation is permitted on a lump-sum penalty.
Read the project report as a binding commitment, not a formality. The 75%-investment test is measured against the building construction and plant & machinery heads specified by the applicant themselves in the project report at application.
Transfer, Surrender, Mortgage and Title
| Action | Position under the scheme |
|---|---|
| Transfer of vacant / unutilised plot | Not permissible. Transfer of vacant or unused land in the allotted plot is not allowed. |
| Surrender of allotted plot | Permitted, but 5% of the land premium deposited (plus other due charges) is deducted, and the balance refunded as per rules. |
| Mortgage for a loan | Permitted — the plot may be mortgaged to avail a term loan from banks or financial institutions. |
| Title / lease deed for financing | The original lease agreement can be handed over provided the allottee has cleared 100% of dues up to the date of handing over and no lease-violation case is pending. |
| Service charges | Vary by industrial area, revised every year, payable annually, as stated in the allotment letter. |
| Building regulations | RIICO Building Regulations-2025 (as amended) apply to construction on the plot. |
The no-transfer rule is the anti-speculation lock. A vacant or unutilised plot cannot be transferred — the reserve-price benefit is tied to the allottee actually building and producing. The only exits from an unused plot are surrender (at a 5% premium haircut plus charges) or completing the milestones.
The Application Walkthrough
- 1Log in via SSO: Open sso.rajasthan.gov.in, log in with SSO ID, click the RIICO icon, then RIICO Land Allotment, then Direct allotment policy 2025 (for RR MoU Holders). MoU details are mandatory.
- 2Register and complete KYC: Complete User Registration & KYC — registration details, PAN, address, bank detail, nominee — and upload mandatory documents.
- 3Browse plots and view documents: Filter available plots by district and unit. View Special Terms & Conditions, Layout Plan, Site Plan, and Advertisement before applying.
- 4Choose EC category and apply: Declare the Environment Clearance category of the proposed unit per the EIA Notification 2006 and the RSPCB Categorisation Order, then click Apply.
- 5Fill MoU details and send OTP: Fill MoU ID and MoU date, click Send OTP, verify the OTP. If land is already available, upload signed disclosure.
- 6Complete Project Details: Project details are mandatory — product name, production capacity, employment, power/water, project cost, land requirements. Save & Close.
- 7Accept conditions and pay: Tick conditions, click Pay Now, confirm EMD, make payment. Payment slip is generated.
- 8Track the application: Use View Application or My Applications to track status.
Two portal points that trip applicants. First, the EC-category declaration is made twice — once as a declaration under the EIA Notification 2006/RSPCB order and again as the industry category when applying. Second, the “land already available in any RIICO area” disclosure is a signed upload, not a checkbox to skip.
Documents Required and the Governing Rules
Documents Required at Application
- •Copy of the MoU.
- •Copy of PAN and Aadhaar of the applicant(s).
- •Project Report, including proposed investment in building and plant & machinery.
- •Copy of the relevant category certificate, if applying for a plot reserved for that category.
- •Copy of the partnership deed with registration certificate (for partnership firms).
- •Copy of the certificate of incorporation and MoA & AoA (for companies / LLPs).
What Governs Where the Policy Is Silent
- •Terms and conditions not clearly mentioned in the policy are governed by the RIICO Land Disposal Rules, 1979 (as amended from time to time).
- •Construction is governed by the RIICO Building Regulations-2025 (as amended).
The scheme is a thin layer over the 1979 Rules — do not read it in isolation. Anything unstated falls back to the RIICO Land Disposal Rules, 1979, and construction to the 2025 Building Regulations. Advising off the FAQ alone will miss the governing provisions.
The plot and industrial-area list changes by phase. Treat the list in the guide as a snapshot; RIICO adds areas and re-opens plots each phase, so live availability must be checked on the portal filter.