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Raipur, November 19, 2025: For the first time since 2017-18, land guideline rates have been significantly increased for the entire state of Chhattisgarh, a move the state BJP government said will benefit farmers, landowners, and the general public.
The Chhattisgarh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai, has conducted a “comprehensive, scientific, and rational” revision of guideline rates for the entire state, stating that this decision was taken keeping in mind public interest, transparency, fair market valuation, and citizen convenience.
Commercial Tax (Registration) Minister O P Chaudhary stated that this comprehensive and scientific revision of guideline rates has been carried out with complete transparency, keeping public interest paramount.
Chaudhary stated that the lack of rate revisions since 2017-18 had led to a serious imbalance between actual market values and guideline rates in the state, adversely affecting farmers, landowners, and the general public. The new guideline rates have been prepared based on road-wise and scientific mapping, so that the rates are rational, uniform, and easy to understand in every area.
He said that an increase of 50 per cent to 300 per cent in rural areas will greatly benefit farmers in getting fair compensation and more bank loans, while a logical increase of 20 per cent in urban areas will remove price discrepancies.
Minister Chaudhary said that the department will continue to conduct regular reviews in the future based on development, new settlements, market trends, and regional needs, so that no citizen is deprived of the actual value of their property.
It is noteworthy that this comprehensive and significant revision of guideline rates has been done after a long gap.
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai stated that the scientific and rational revision of guideline rates is a crucial step taken in the interest of the state’s farmers, landowners, and the general public.
The lack of rate revisions for several years had created a significant gap between the actual market value and the guideline rates. The new rates will not only ensure fair valuation but also help farmers receive higher compensation for land acquisition, citizens receive fair property values, and secure more bank loans, Sai said.
He stated that the government’s intention is clear: every citizen should receive a fair price for their property, and there should be no discrepancies or confusion.
This decision will make the state’s economic environment more transparent, balanced, and beneficial to the public, the Chief Minister said.
The State government has stated that the Guideline Rules 2000 require annual revision of rates, but there had been no revision of rates since 2017-18. This had led to a significant gap between the actual market value and the guideline rates—which adversely affected farmers, landowners, and property holders, and was affecting ordinary citizens.
The government explained that the previous framework for guideline rates in the state had significant discrepancies in rates in urban areas. Disproportionate differences were evident within the same road, ward, or surrounding areas. Properties on the same road had different rates, making it difficult for citizens to assess the actual value. Even in rural areas, rates in villages along the same route varied irrationally, causing farmers to lose money on compensation and bank loans.
Rates for new highways, colonies, industrial areas, etc. built in the last seven years were not fixed, making it difficult for citizens to determine property values, it said.
Following the guidance of Commercial Tax (Registration) Minister O P Chaudhary, the guideline rates have been redefined, making the entire process scientific, transparent, and accessible to the public.
In urban areas, the guidelines have been prepared road-wise, so that rates for a road and areas with similar conditions are the same. Excessive clauses have been adjusted and reduced to make it easier for citizens to understand the rates. In rural areas, rates for all villages have been mapped, creating a uniform route. Rates for villages with similar conditions have been made as uniform and rational as possible. Rationalized base rates were developed by scientifically mapping existing rates, and new rates have been proposed based on these.
New Rates – Direct Benefits to the Public
A rational increase of approximately 20 per cent has been made in urban areas. In rural areas, rates have been increased by 50 per cent to 300 per cent in the interest of farmers—resulting in up to three times more compensation for land acquisition.
The new rates will ensure farmers/landowners receive higher and fairer compensation for their land. Bank loans against property will be approved for higher amounts. The guideline rates for their properties will be clear and easy to understand for ordinary citizens.
