TFP Bureau, Raipur, December 9, 2025: The Chhattisgarh Government on Tuesday issued a comprehensive clarification to address widespread confusion and rumours surrounding the newly revised guideline rates approved by the Central Valuation Board for the financial year 2025–26. Emphasising that the updated valuation system is “simple, scientific, and transparent,” the government stated that the revised structure has corrected long-standing disparities that existed for several years across both urban and rural areas.
Officials said that despite misleading claims circulating in certain areas, the new guideline rates have neither halted registration processes nor triggered excessive hikes. The revised guidelines came into force on 20 November 2025, and nearly 98 property-related documents have already been registered in Kanker district alone without any procedural issues. All sub-registrar and tehsil registration offices continue to function normally, with no reports of disruption.
Extensive Overhaul to Remove Long-Pending Discrepancies
The government detailed that earlier valuation methods often led to confusion and dissatisfaction among residents, particularly in urban areas where a single ward contained multiple valuation segments. Despite similar commercial, geographic, and civic characteristics, these segments showed significant rate variations.
A fresh round of surveys, physical inspections, and data-based rationalisation has now been completed to streamline the structure. In Kanker Municipality, 56 valuation segments across 21 wards have been consolidated to just 26, ensuring uniformity. Similarly, Nagar Panchayats of Charama, Narharpur, Bhanupratappur, Antagarh, and Pakhanjur recorded a sharp reduction from 253 segments to 105, marking one of the most extensive simplification drives in recent years. The government stated that the new system aligns better with real-world conditions and eliminates arbitrary discrepancies.
Clarifying the ‘Rate Hike’ Perception
The last revision of guideline rates took place in 2019–20. After six years, the latest revision includes a 20% increase for urban areas, which the government described as “moderate, reasonable, and reflective of current market dynamics.” Officials added that if the rates had been adjusted annually, valuations would have been significantly higher.
Claims of steep or abnormal increases, officials said, were “factually incorrect” and appear to stem from misunderstandings or deliberate misrepresentation.
E-registration Operating Without Interruption
Dispelling the rumour that online registration had stalled due to non-updated valuation data, the state government confirmed that the e-registration system and on-ground registration offices are functioning seamlessly. Citizens are submitting documents, making payments, and completing formalities as usual.
“All technical updates have been implemented across the district, and there is no situation of administrative or technical breakdown,” authorities clarified.
Why Revision Was Necessary: Issues With Old Rates
The state government highlighted that continuing with outdated guideline rates had serious consequences:
- Encouragement of unaccounted cash transactions: When actual market prices exceed guideline rates, buyers and sellers often resort to unreported payments, creating significant gaps between real and recorded values.
- Reduced loan eligibility: Buyers receive lower credit from banks because loan calculations are based on guideline valuations rather than market prices.
- Compensation disputes: In cases of land acquisition, especially involving farmers, outdated guideline rates lead to inadequate compensation, causing long-standing grievances and legal disputes.
- Tax and revenue loss: Under-valued registrations result in substantial revenue loss to the government, affecting public welfare and infrastructure development.
Officials stressed that the new guideline rates are therefore crucial for bringing transparency, reducing valuation disputes, and strengthening the credibility of real estate transactions.
Government Appeals for Public Awareness and Accurate Information
The state has urged citizens to rely on official communication and not be influenced by unverified claims circulating on social media or through informal channels. Individuals with queries are encouraged to approach their nearest registration office for accurate details.
Authorities said the revised guideline rates will enhance the transparency of land transactions, improve tax compliance, prevent black money circulation, and ensure fair valuation across Chhattisgarh. The government reiterated that the new system marks a significant step towards building a “more accountable, scientific, and trustworthy property valuation framework” for the entire state.
