In a major development, the Uttarakhand government has increased land circle rates across the state by 22 percent, effective immediately. The revision aims to reflect current market values and boost state revenue from property transactions.
Our correspondent reports that the new rates will apply across all districts and for various categories of land—residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial. Land registry offices have been instructed to implement the updated rates with immediate effect for all fresh registrations and property dealings.
The decision was taken after consultations with revenue officials, urban planners and survey departments. Authorities said the revision is necessary to curb undervaluation of property and ensure fair taxation in light of rising real estate demand and inflationary pressures.
Our correspondent adds that property buyers and sellers have been notified of the changes, and state revenue offices are preparing briefing sessions to help the public understand the new structure. They expect a period of adjustment as citizens adapt to the updated rates.
Officials said the increase is not uniform across all zones. Prime urban areas and tourist districts will see a steeper increase, while remote rural circles will have comparatively modest hikes. This differential approach is meant to moderate the impact on farmers and residents in hilly regions.
The government also announced that stamp duty, registration charges and property tax calculations will now be linked to the revised circle rates. Municipal and revenue departments are coordinating to streamline the process and prevent discrepancies in property valuation.
In reactions, real estate stakeholders expressed mixed views. Some welcomed the move, saying it will bring more transparency and discourage underreporting of property values. Others cautioned that higher rates may burden middle class buyers and slow down real estate transactions, especially in semi-urban and rural areas.
Analysts noted that periodic updates of circle rates are essential to calibrate them with real market trends. A delay in revisions often leads to large gaps between declared and actual sale values, causing revenue losses for the state and enabling legal disputes over stamp duty.
Government officials have committed to regular reviews going forward, adjusting land rates more frequently to reflect market shifts. They stressed that this revision is part of broader land policy reforms to bring efficiency, fairness and transparency to the property sector.
For now, buyers and sellers are urged to consult revenue offices or registered valuers before entering transactions, so they can factor in the new rates and avoid legal complications.
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