Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has launched a comprehensive campaign to strengthen revenue collection and improve administrative transparency. The initiative focuses on registering unregistered properties, settling pending stamp duty cases, and recovering stamp fees from various government and private agencies. The government aims to generate an additional ₹200 crore in revenue by March 2026 through these efforts, including income from NHAI toll plazas and key development projects.
Special Focus on Property Registration and Stamp Duty Recovery
Under the campaign, the Stamp and Registration Department is registering unregistered properties across the state, particularly those under development authorities and housing boards such as UPSIDC and other government entities. Pending stamp duty cases are being actively resolved to ensure timely collection of dues.
The initiative is part of a broader strategy to make property transactions more transparent and systematic, thereby improving public trust and compliance. Officials note that proper registration and timely fee recovery will significantly strengthen the state’s revenue framework.
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Comprehensive Survey of Stamp Duty Rates
As part of the campaign, the government is conducting a statewide survey of stamp duty rates to ensure they reflect the current market value of properties. The survey aims to update and standardize the property valuation lists across districts. A simplified and standardized circle rate format has already been issued to bring more transparency to the system and align rates with actual market conditions.
Revenue Potential from Development Projects Across the State
The government has identified several high-revenue projects:
- GDA New Township, Gorakhpur: Estimated ₹100 crore revenue
- VDA Ganjari Sports City, Varanasi: Around ₹40 crore
- MDA Govindpuram and Muradabad Housing Schemes: ₹22 crore
- GIDA Lease and Freehold Deeds: Approximately ₹50 crore
Overall, these initiatives are expected to contribute significantly to the targeted ₹200 crore additional revenue by March 2026.
NHAI Toll Plazas Under Scrutiny
The campaign also includes a detailed review of NHAI toll plaza agreements. Across the state, 123 toll plazas have been assessed, revealing ₹72 crore in stamp duty dues. Specific cases are being resolved through courts, with some recoveries already made:
- Ghaziabad: ₹70 lakh recovered
- Kushinagar: ₹52 lakh in ongoing recovery
Focus on Private Developers and Urban Authorities
Revenue from private builders and development authorities is also a major focus:
- Yamuna Industrial Development Authority & Greater Noida Authority, Gautam Buddh Nagar: ₹93 crore potential revenue
- Merit RRTS and unregistered private properties: Estimated ₹252 crore
- GDA Harnadipuram and UPSIDC Modinagar projects, Ghaziabad: ₹153 crore expected
- BDA Residential Project, Bareilly: ₹50 crore potential
By targeting both government and private property sectors, the campaign aims to maximize revenue collection while promoting compliance and transparency.
