Circle Rate in Delhi 2026
Delhi's official government property valuation — the rate stamp duty is actually charged on (also called Minimum land rate, Collector Rate) — how to look it up for New Delhi and Dwarka, and what changed in the latest revision.
What is the circle rate?
The circle rate is the minimum value at which a property can be registered in Delhi, notified locality-by- locality by the Department of Revenue, Government of NCT of Delhi. 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 (6% men / 4% women) is charged on the higher of the circle-rate value or the actual consideration.
Delhi specifics: Delhi's colonies are classified into categories A (most affluent, land ~₹7.74 lakh/sq m) through H (~₹23,280/sq m), each with separate land and construction-cost rates by property use; flats are valued differently (DDA/society vs private builder multipliers).
Check the official rate for your locality
Delhi publishes rates on DORIS Delhi. Select your district, area/village and property type to see the notified value per sq metre or sq ft.
Open DORIS DelhiDORIS (Delhi Online Registration Information System) hosts the circle-rate/e-valuation lookup by district, sub-division and locality. Verify the colony's A-H category on the portal — the category, not just the location, determines the rate.
Latest revision
No revision since 20 September 2014 — rates are over 11 years old. The rates notified on 20 Sep 2014 remain in force. In June 2025 the Chief Minister announced a review committee; proposals include a new A+ category and hikes up to ~35%, but no revised notification had been issued as of mid-2026. A temporary 20% circle-rate reduction applied Feb 2021 to Jun 2022 as COVID relief.
How stamp duty uses this rate in Delhi
Suppose you agree to buy a flat in New Delhi 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 6%, i.e. about ₹4,20,000, 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 circle rate before fixing a deal price.
Frequently asked questions
What is the circle rate in Delhi?+
It is the minimum property value fixed by the Department of Revenue, Government of NCT of Delhi for each locality, and it is the floor on which stamp duty and registration charges are computed in Delhi. The same rate is also called Minimum land rate, Collector Rate.
How do I check the circle rate for my area?+
Use the official DORIS Delhi portal (https://doris.delhigovt.nic.in). Select your district, sub-registrar office or village/locality, and property type to see the notified rate. DORIS (Delhi Online Registration Information System) hosts the circle-rate/e-valuation lookup by district, sub-division and locality. Verify the colony's A-H category on the portal — the category, not just the location, determines the rate.
When was the circle rate last revised in Delhi?+
No revision since 20 September 2014 — rates are over 11 years old. The rates notified on 20 Sep 2014 remain in force. In June 2025 the Chief Minister announced a review committee; proposals include a new A+ category and hikes up to ~35%, but no revised notification had been issued as of mid-2026. A temporary 20% circle-rate reduction applied Feb 2021 to Jun 2022 as COVID relief.
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
- DORIS — Delhi Online Registration Information System
- Department of Revenue, GNCTD
- 99acres — Delhi circle rates 2026
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.