Uniformity of the circle rates of the properties in Delhi
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"This is my grievance against irrational circle rates of properties/ flats in Delhi since 2012. After many complaints were filed, Delhi govt constituted an expert committee for revision of circle rates which submitted its report in March 2014 recommending prompt rationalization of circle rates, more particularly circle rates of flats which are uniform across the city without any categorization of area or location of the property. Thus Circle rate of LIG flat in Keshav Puram (Category F) or Narela (category G) is same as LIG flat located in Vasant Kunj or Munirka (category C). It is significant to note here circle rates as notified by MCD vary from Rs.40,000 per sq. mtr. in category H to Rs.5,00,000 per sq. mtr. in category A1 for charging property tax. Since circle rates of flats as notified by revenue department of Govt of NCT of Delhi are uniform across Delhi, stamp duty charged on same area flats is same throughout Delhi whether the flat is located in backward area e.g. Narela or posh colony e.g. Vasant Kunj. Thus in backward areas circle rate is much much higher than market rate of property and Govt is (illegally) charging much higher stamp duty on each sale/purchase transaction. On the other hand circle rate of similar flat in posh colony is much lower than market rate and purchaser is happy to pay lower stamp duty on the basis of circle rates, the balance amount is paid in black. As such the government is losing revenue and is responsible for generation of black money. Further in backward areas where circle rate is high, nobody is willing to buy flat and govt is again losing revenue by way of stamp duty. Expert Committee which submitted its report in March 2014 also recommended fixation of circle rates of flats on the basis of category of location. But its recommendations were ignored and another committee constituted after many complaints were received by the govt which has also submitted its recommendation in 2017 for quick revision of circle rates. Although Govt has ensured logical revision but no action taken during last 12 months for rationalization. Please do the needful at the earliest as it is a matter of larger public interest."
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The members may like to submit their views and comment on the issue which seems to be of larger public interest and Govt of Delhi take appropriate action after pursual of the valueable comments of the esteemed members of this local circle community. I would also appeal the Administrator of the circle if required to carry on a poll based on the comments received. more