The Yogi Adityanath government is set to revise land circle rates in several districts, including Lucknow.

Prioritising areas where rates have remained unchanged for years, the process has already been completed in 37 districts since January 1, 2024, with ongoing and upcoming revisions in others.

The primary beneficiaries of this revision will be farmers, as it will enable them to receive fair compensation for their land during acquisitions under law. This focus aligns with the government’s vision of advancing development projects across the state.

As per Rule 4(1) of the Second Amendment Rules of the Uttar Pradesh Stamp (Property Valuation) Act, 2013, district magistrates are responsible for setting the minimum price per hectare or square metre for agricultural and non-agricultural land in August each year. If necessary, they may also revise these rates mid-year. This provision has facilitated the completion of the revision process in 37 districts this year.

In a recent review meeting chaired by the chief secretary, directives were issued to expedite the revision process in districts where it has been pending for years. These districts include Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Baghpat, Etawah, Kannauj, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Meerut, Maharajganj, Kushinagar, Ayodhya, Ambedkar Nagar, Etah, Kasganj, Muzaffarnagar, Budaun, Jhansi, Jalaun, Lalitpur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Kaushambi and Prayagraj. The process will be initiated soon in these areas.

Meanwhile, revision is underway in districts such as Shamli, Saharanpur, Mirzapur, Aligarh, Banda, Hamirpur, Agra, Sultanpur, Amethi and Gautam Buddha Nagar.