CM Yogi Adityanath Mandates Land Verification to Curb Property Disputes; Announces Boosts for Women Property Owners
In a decisive move aimed at tackling the persistent problem of property disputes caused by forged documents, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to make land and document verification mandatory before any property registration takes place.
This step, he emphasized, would help prevent legal conflicts and fraudulent transactions, providing greater security for property owners across the state.
The directive was issued during a high-level review meeting with the Stamp and Registration Department, where the Chief Minister laid out a roadmap to modernize, streamline, and make the property registration process more transparent and efficient.
Boost for Women Property Owners
To promote women’s financial inclusion and property ownership, the Chief Minister also proposed a major revision in stamp duty concessions for women. Currently, women receive a 1% concession on stamp duty for property valued up to ₹10 lakh.
CM Adityanath has now asked the department to extend this benefit to properties valued up to ₹1 crore, a move that is expected to significantly enhance women’s participation in asset ownership and the broader economy.
Focus on Simplification and Transparency
The Chief Minister called for the simplification of the registration process through greater use of technology and digitization, aiming to reduce the time and resources required for land-related transactions.
He noted that these reforms would not only bring efficiency but also increase public trust in the system.
Uniformity in Circle Rates
Highlighting inconsistencies in circle rates — the government-defined minimum property valuation used for taxation — Adityanath directed officials to ensure uniformity in rates across similar areas.
Factors such as level of urbanisation, infrastructural development, and economic progress should be considered when setting these rates, he said, so that pricing better reflects real-world conditions and benefits the general public.
Cap on Ancestral Property Division Fees
In a move likely to be welcomed by families across the state, the Chief Minister also proposed capping the registration fee for division of ancestral property at ₹5,000.
This cap would apply to family property divisions involving a living person and up to three generations prior, aiming to make the process less financially burdensome for households navigating inheritance matters.
Revenue Growth in Stamp and Registration
The reforms come on the back of a remarkable increase in revenue collection. Stamp duty revenue in Uttar Pradesh has nearly tripled over the past eight years, surging from around ₹11,000 crore in 2016–17 to over ₹30,000 crore in 2024–25.
The department has recorded a year-on-year growth of 11.67% in the current fiscal alone.
To support this growth, circle rate revisions have already been implemented in 45 districts, with work ongoing in the remaining 30. These updates aim to reflect current market conditions more accurately and enhance fairness in property valuation.
This package of reforms underscores the state government’s commitment to curbing corruption, reducing land disputes, empowering women, and streamlining bureaucratic processes for the benefit of its citizens.
