Delhi government extends 20% reduction in circle rates till June 2022

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Thursday extended the 20 per cent rebate on circle rate
for land and immovable property till June 30, 2022, according to an order issued by the
Revenue Department. The extension of reduction in circle rate will come into force with
immediate effect, the order stated.
In a tweet, Revenue Minister Kailash Gahlot said, “The 20% reduction in circle rates for all
categories announced by Delhi govt will continue till 30th June 2022. Under Hon’ble CM
@ArvindKejriwal ji’s guidance, we assure all Delhiites that we will continue to stand with our
people in times of need.”
The minister also shared a copy of the order
“….Lt Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi hereby notifies the extension of
relaxation of 20% in the minimum rates (Circle rates) till 30.06.2022 for valuation of lands and
immovable properties in Delhi…,” the order read.
The rebate scheme was launched in February this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic and was
to end on September 30, officials said.
In September, it was extended up to December 31.
The extension of 20
According to Revenue Department officials, properties in Delhi are divided into eight categories
from ‘A’ to ‘H’. While posh areas fall under the ‘A’ category, the least developed areas come
under the ‘H’ category.
Under the government’s rebate scheme, the existing circle rate of land in ‘A’ category areas will
go down from Rs 7.74 lakh per square metre to Rs 6.19 lakh per square metre, the officials said.
In ‘H’ category areas, the circle rate will be reduced from Rs 23,280 to Rs 18,624 per square
metre after the 20 per cent rebate, they said.