Andhra revises urban land market values; registration revenue collection hits ₹8,391 Cr
Andhra revises urban land market values; new rates applicable from Feb 1
By Sistla Dakshina Murthy
Andhra Pradesh revises urban land market values; new rates applicable from Feb 1
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh government has decided to revise land market values in urban areas. The updated rates will come into effect from February 1, according to official orders issued by the Revenue Department.
Urban areas only this year
As per existing norms, land values can be revised annually in urban areas. However, the rates in rural areas will be revised once every two years. Building values are eligible for revision every year.
Following the formation of the coalition government, land values in both rural and urban areas were revised in February last year.
Officials said that during the previous (YSRCP) government, land values were increased in an unscientific manner. After a review, the present government reduced rates in some locations, retained the status quo in others, and increased values where warranted.
For the current year, however, the government has chosen to revise only urban land values.
Orders issued by Revenue Department
Special Chief Secretary (Revenue) G. Sai Prasad issued formal orders permitting the implementation of the revised market values from February 1.
The revision process will be carried out based on local conditions, with district-level committees headed by the Joint Collector (JC) entrusted with finalising the values.
Modernisation of market value system
As part of efforts to modernise the land market value system, the government has directed officials to frame a comprehensive policy within two months.
The move is aimed at bringing greater transparency and rationality to property valuation across the state, according to officials from the Revenue Department.
Registration revenue update
The state’s registration revenue has shown strong growth. During 2024–25, the government collected Rs 8,843 crore through registration charges. For 2025–26, a target of Rs 11,221 crore has been set.
As of January 9, collections for the current fiscal year stood at Rs 8,391 crore. Officials noted an average growth rate of 27.98%, while stamp duty exemptions amounted to Rs 714 crore up to January.
