Hyderabad: Revenue, Housing and Information & Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said the state completed a land values revision through a scientific process that reflects prevailing market conditions without increasing registration charges. He made the remarks while reviewing the integrated Sub-Registrar Office project at Talim in Gachibowli on Thursday.
The Minister said the government was implementing major reforms in the Revenue Department to provide faster and more transparent services. He clarified that the state had no proposal to increase registration charges.
He said the previous BRS government had increased registration charges from 6 per cent to 7.5 per cent. However, the present government decided against any further hike. He said even a one per cent increase would place a heavy financial burden on citizens.
Therefore, officials carried out the land values revision using a scientific methodology. He added that the revised values were intended to align more closely with actual market rates.
Land values revision aims to improve transparency
Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said the government reduced certain powers of Sub-Registrars to curb irregularities and strengthen transparency. Moreover, he assured citizens that officials would review revised rates wherever discrepancies were identified.
He said authorities fixed the minimum agricultural land value at ₹2.75 lakh per acre in rural areas. Meanwhile, they fixed the minimum value at ₹5 lakh per acre within municipal corporation limits. In addition, officials set the minimum value at ₹10 lakh per acre within HMDA limits and ₹15 lakh per acre within Outer Ring Road limits.
Furthermore, the government launched a toll-free helpline and a WhatsApp service to address public complaints and queries. Citizens can contact 1800 599 4788 or WhatsApp 8247619983 for assistance.
Responding to questions on Future City, the Minister rejected speculation about cancelling the project. He said the government was not distributing land free of cost. Moreover, he stated that cancelling the project was not practical because authorities would have to refund money already collected. He reiterated that the government remained focused on transparent administration, efficient services and realistic land valuation policies.
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