Haryana Collector Rates Will Not Increase From August 1

New collector rates in Haryana will not come into effect from August 1 as initially announced. The implementation will take more time because the required legal process has just begun, according to state officials.

Haryana's Financial Commissioner Sumita Mishra has clarified that while the government has decided to implement new collector rates, the complete procedure must be followed before finalizing them. This includes making the rate list public and inviting objections and suggestions from citizens. Currently, this list has not been made public, although rules require it to be published at least one month before implementation.

Due to non-compliance with this procedure, implementing collector rates from August 1 seems impossible. However, a government letter issued yesterday mentioned August 1 as the implementation date, creating confusion. Now there are indications that the date may be postponed to complete the entire process properly.

Current Registration Status

Since April 1, property registrations have been happening at old rates. New collector rates were last implemented on December 1, 2024, which were valid until March 30, 2025. Since March 2025, registrations have continued at previous rates, causing revenue loss to the government.

Following this, the government issued a letter stating that from August 1, land registrations for 2025-26 would happen according to new collector rates. Revenue Department under Chief Minister Nayab Saini has given these orders to all divisional commissioners and deputy commissioners. 

Impact on Property Market

Increased collector rates will make buying and selling property in Haryana more expensive. While this step will fill the state treasury, it will definitely increase the burden on common people's pockets. Proposals suggest 5 to 25 percent increase in new collector rates for various locations.

Last year, land collector rates were increased by 12 to 32 percent. Due to proximity to Delhi, NCR land is very expensive, so collector rates there were kept much higher than other districts. Areas like Rohtak, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Palwal, Bahadurgarh, Sonipat, Karnal, and Panipat saw 20 percent increases, while Gurgaon, Sohna, Faridabad, Pataudi, and Ballabhgarh had up to 30 percent increases.

Previous Delays

Three months ago, collector rate increases for 2025-26 couldn't happen. A meeting was held under CM Nayab Saini's chairmanship regarding revision, but the CM postponed the revision. At that time, it was said that previous rates would continue this year.

The Revenue Department had issued orders accordingly, adding that existing rates affecting property transactions and stamp duty collection would remain until further orders. Sources revealed that annual revision was postponed in April 2024 due to Lok Sabha elections, and later due to assembly elections announced in August.