Verification of documents mandatory before registration of land: Yogi Adityanath

The CM also directed officials to “ensure uniformity” in circle rate determination, especially in “areas with similar conditions”. He said while deciding the rates, factors such as development, urbanisation, and progress in basic infrastructure should be taken into account so that the general public can benefit directly.

Emphasising the importance of curbing land disputes, the CM directed to ensure mandatory verification of land ownership before registration. Simplifying procedures would make the process quicker and efficient, he said.

It was found that stamp duty revenue in UP tripled in last 8 years —from Rs 11,000 crore in 2016–17 to over Rs 30,000 crore in 2024–25.

The department also registered a year-on-year increase of 11.67% in 2024–25. Circle rates have already been revised in 45 districts and the process is ongoing in the remaining 30.

The CM directed the fee for dividing and registering ancestral property among family members should be capped at Rs 5,000. This would apply to property divisions involving a living person and their three preceding generations.