Few things on the Yamuna Expressway are discussed as often, or as loosely, as “7% plots”. They are also sold under the names kisan kota, kisan quota, farmer quota and abadi plots. All four describe the same underlying mechanism.
What the 7% actually refers to
When YEIDA acquires agricultural land for planned development, the affected landowner receives monetary compensation and an entitlement to a share of developed land — commonly described as 7% of the land acquired. That developed parcel is what the market calls a 7% plot.
The governing framework is YEIDA’s Rural Abadi Sites Management and Regularization Regulations. Under those regulations the 7% reservation is calculated on the land remaining after deducting any land regularised under the regulation from the farmer’s total acquired holding. The regulations also provide for proportionate return of compensation in defined circumstances, such as exchange of a site.
The distinction most buyers miss
- The 7% abadi entitlement is compensation to a landowner whose land was acquired.
- The farmer reservation inside a public plot scheme is a separate thing — a share of plots in an open scheme set aside for that category of applicant.
They are frequently conflated in listings. They are not the same entitlement and do not carry the same conditions.
Why these plots trade at a discount
Broker sources commonly cite two reasons: the transfer process is slower than for general-category plots, and the chain of title runs through an allotment to an individual farmer rather than a direct authority allotment to the buyer. We would treat specific claims about timelines and permitted uses as things to verify rather than accept — they come from marketing material, not from the authority.
What to check before buying one
- The allotment letter — in whose name, for which khasra, and against which acquisition.
- Whether the plot has actually been allotted and demarcated, or is merely an expected entitlement. This is the single most common problem.
- Heirs and co-sharers. Agricultural holdings are often jointly held; every co-sharer must be party to the transfer.
- Dues to the authority and whether any compensation is repayable on transfer.
- Transfer permission — whether the authority’s consent is required, and whether it has been obtained.
An “expected” 7% entitlement is not a plot. Until it is allotted and demarcated, what is being sold is a claim, and claims can fail.
Common questions
It refers to the developed land a farmer is entitled to when YEIDA acquires their agricultural holding — commonly described as 7% of the acquired land, allotted in addition to monetary compensation.
The terms are used interchangeably for the 7% abadi entitlement. Confusingly, public plot schemes also carry a reserved category for farmers, which is a separate mechanism. Establish which one a listing actually refers to.
These plots originate as an allotment to a specific farmer, and transfer is governed by the authority’s regulations. Whether and how a plot can be transferred depends on its allotment status and any conditions attached, so verify before paying anything.
Market sources attribute the discount to a slower transfer process and a title chain running through an individual allotment rather than a direct authority allotment. Treat that as market commentary, and price the additional diligence into your decision.
Please verify before you commit. Land use, eligibility and scheme terms change, and official notifications override anything summarised here. Always check the current position with YEIDA or your legal adviser before making a purchase decision.
Looking at land or plots on the Yamuna Expressway? Talk to our team — we verify records before you commit.