Guideline Rate in Chhattisgarh 2026
Chhattisgarh's official government property valuation — the rate stamp duty is actually charged on (also called Collector guideline rate, Guideline value, Circle Rate) — how to look it up for Raipur and Bhilai, and what changed in the latest revision.
What is the guideline rate?
The guideline rate is the minimum value at which a property can be registered in Chhattisgarh, notified locality-by- locality by the Inspector General of Registration and Superintendent of Stamps, Commercial Tax (Registration) Department, Government of Chhattisgarh; rates approved by the Central Valuation Board. When you register a sale deed, the sub-registrar compares your declared price against this rate and charges stamp duty on the higher of the two. Stamp duty and registration fees are levied on the higher of the guideline value or the declared consideration.
Chhattisgarh specifics: Rates had effectively been frozen (with an earlier 30% relief) for years before the 2025 revision, so method changes plus new rates landed together. The state uses 'guideline' terminology like MP, not 'circle rate'.
Check the official rate for your locality
Chhattisgarh publishes rates on IGR Chhattisgarh — Market Price Rate. Select your district, area/village and property type to see the notified value per sq metre or sq ft.
Open IGR Chhattisgarh — Market Price RateDistrict-wise guideline rates published on the official IGR site; property registration runs on the e-Panjeeyan system. The Nov 20, 2025 effective date is corroborated by the official portal plus multiple news outlets; the '7 years' gap figure comes from news reports, not an official notification.
Latest revision
New guideline rates for 2025-26 effective 20 November 2025 — the first comprehensive revision in about 7 years. Approved by the Central Valuation Board; further district-level revised rates (e.g., Raigarh, Balod, Mahasamund) were notified through December 2025. Valuation rules also changed in 2025: flats/shops in multi-storey buildings are now valued on built-up (not super built-up) area, with floor discounts of 10% (basement/first floor) and 20% (second floor and above).
How stamp duty uses this rate in Chhattisgarh
Suppose you agree to buy a flat in Raipur for ₹65,00,000, but the notified government value of that flat works out to ₹70,00,000. Stamp duty is charged on ₹70,00,000 — the higher figure — at 5%, i.e. about ₹3,50,000, plus registration charges. Declaring a lower price in the deed does not reduce the duty.
The same government value also drives income tax: under Section 50C the seller's capital gains are computed as if they received at least this value, the buyer pays tax on the shortfall under Section 56(2)(x) if the price is more than 10% below it, and the buyer's 1% TDS is deducted on the higher value too. This is why lenders, buyers and sellers all check the guideline rate before fixing a deal price.
Frequently asked questions
What is the guideline rate in Chhattisgarh?+
It is the minimum property value fixed by the Inspector General of Registration and Superintendent of Stamps, Commercial Tax (Registration) Department, Government of Chhattisgarh; rates approved by the Central Valuation Board for each locality, and it is the floor on which stamp duty and registration charges are computed in Chhattisgarh. The same rate is also called Collector guideline rate, Guideline value, Circle Rate.
How do I check the guideline rate for my area?+
Use the official IGR Chhattisgarh — Market Price Rate portal (https://igrs.cgstate.gov.in/en/market-price-rate). Select your district, sub-registrar office or village/locality, and property type to see the notified rate. District-wise guideline rates published on the official IGR site; property registration runs on the e-Panjeeyan system. The Nov 20, 2025 effective date is corroborated by the official portal plus multiple news outlets; the '7 years' gap figure comes from news reports, not an official notification.
When was the guideline rate last revised in Chhattisgarh?+
New guideline rates for 2025-26 effective 20 November 2025 — the first comprehensive revision in about 7 years. Approved by the Central Valuation Board; further district-level revised rates (e.g., Raigarh, Balod, Mahasamund) were notified through December 2025. Valuation rules also changed in 2025: flats/shops in multi-storey buildings are now valued on built-up (not super built-up) area, with floor discounts of 10% (basement/first floor) and 20% (second floor and above).
What happens if I buy a property below the circle rate?+
Stamp duty is still charged on the government value — you cannot save duty by declaring a lower price. There is also an income-tax hit on both sides: if the declared price is more than 10% below the government value, Section 50C taxes the seller as if they sold at that value, and Section 56(2)(x) taxes the buyer on the difference as "income from other sources".
Is the circle rate the same as the market rate?+
No. The market rate is what buyers actually pay; the government rate is an administrative floor for duty collection. In prime areas the market price usually runs well above the government rate; occasionally (after a sharp correction) the government rate can be higher than market, which inflates the duty payable.
Sources
- IGR Chhattisgarh — Market price rate (official)
- IBC24 — CG guideline rates 2025-26 implemented
- Indian Masterminds — CG valuation guideline changes
Verified 2026-07. Rates are revised by government notification — always confirm the current notified value with the official portal or sub-registrar before a transaction.