The Telangana government has implemented a significant revision of land rates within Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road (ORR), with some areas seeing hikes of up to 100 percent. However, many rural regions have been spared from steep increases in property registration charges, as the new rates took effect across the state from Friday.
Revised Minimum Rate and Regional Adjustments
The existing minimum rate of ₹1.75 lakh per acre has been raised to ₹2.75 lakh per acre, reflecting a major shift in land valuation. In line with prevailing real estate conditions, the hike for flats and open plots in rural towns and district headquarters was kept moderate, restricted to between 10 and 20 percent on existing rates.
Classification of Areas
Officials carried out the exercise separately for rural, urban, semi-urban, and district headquarters, factoring in commercial and residential zones, as well as plots abutting main roads like 100-feet stretches and internal roads. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy is understood to have instructed officials not to impose abnormal increases in rural areas, keeping farmers' interests in mind.
No Revision in Several Districts
Official sources confirmed that several districts saw no revision at all. “The government has not increased land rates for property registration in as many as 65 villages in Adilabad, Jangaon, Hanumakonda, Mancherial, Bhupalpally, Peddapalli, Karimnagar, Narayanpet, Medchal Malkajgiri, and even in Rangareddy districts,” an official of the Registration and Stamps Department said.
Scientific Study and Selective Increases
Before finalizing the enhancement, the government conducted a scientific study of the real estate market in each region. In certain areas, existing rates were already high, prompting demands for reductions. The government chose not to increase rates in those pockets, while in others only nominal hikes of 10 to 20 percent were applied to agricultural properties.
Specific City Rates
- Karimnagar: Minimum rate now stands at ₹6 lakh, maximum at ₹90 lakh.
- Nizamabad: Revised minimum is ₹2.25 lakh per acre, maximum reaches ₹1.20 crore.
- Nalgonda: Minimum of ₹2.25 lakh, maximum of ₹1.18 crore per acre after revision.
Open Plot Rates
Open plot rates were kept modest, starting at ₹600 per square yard, with most rural areas capped below ₹5,000. Even in Amangal town, close to the proposed Regional Ring Road, the rate is pegged at ₹3,200 per square yard, officials said.
This revision aims to balance revenue generation with the welfare of farmers and rural communities, ensuring that land valuation reflects current market dynamics without causing undue burden.
