Rajasthan Prepares Fresh DLC Rate Hike
Jaipur, May 12, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) — The Rajasthan government is preparing for another increase in DLC rates, a move that could make buying property more expensive across the state. The Finance Department has directed all district collectors to revise rates according to current market prices.
If implemented, this will be the fourth major hike in DLC rates in the last two-and-a-half years. Earlier in April this year, DLC rates were increased by 10 percent.
According to official instructions, meetings of DLC committees must be conducted in all districts by the third week of June. Sub-registrar offices have already started the process of fresh land valuation.
The government has argued that land prices in several areas, especially near national highways, state highways and RIICO industrial zones, have increased significantly compared to existing government rates. Officials say the revised rates are aimed at making valuations more practical and rational in line with current market conditions and development activities.
However, another increase in DLC rates is expected to put additional financial pressure on homebuyers, particularly the middle class.
The hike will directly impact stamp duty and registration charges, as both are calculated on the government valuation of the property. With higher DLC rates, buyers will have to pay more during property registration.
The situation is considered most serious in Jaipur, where DLC rates were increased by 10 to 30 percent in December 2024. This was followed by another 10 percent hike in April 2026. Now, a fresh review within two months has raised concerns among property buyers and the real estate sector.
According to the data shared in the proposal, DLC rates have seen repeated increases over the past four years:
- April 2022: 10 percent increase
- April 2023: 10 percent increase
- April 2024: 10 percent increase
- December 2024: Special increase of 10 to 30 percent
- April 2026: 10 percent increase
Akhilesh Joshi, former General Secretary of The District Advocate Bar Association Jaipur, said repeated hikes in DLC rates along with rising construction material costs are making home ownership increasingly difficult for the middle class. He also warned that higher rates could reduce the number of genuine buyers and increase the possibility of cash transactions in the property market.
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