PANCHKULA: The Panchkula administration has proposed significant increases in collector (circle) rates for the 2025-2026 period, ranging from 10% to as much as 50%.
According to the current draft, residential and industrial property rates could increase by up to 50%, based on location and intended use.
Official documents indicate that in key residential sectors like 4, 5, and 6 (MDC) as well as sectors 6 to 11, the collector rate is projected to rise by 50%, from Rs 66,000 to Rs 99,000 per square metre.
Rates in sectors 10 and 11 are also expected to go up by 50%, moving from Rs 60,000 to Rs 90,000 per square metre.
On the industrial front, various zones are set to experience notable increases. In some industrial areas, rates might leap from Rs 26,450 per square metre to Rs 39,675, a rise of 50%. Other industrial zones may see more moderate increases ranging from 10% to 20%, depending on plot size and use.
Commercial properties, especially booths and shop-cum-offices (SCOs) in areas like MDC and sectors 7–9, are also facing steep increases, nearing 50%.
However, the proposed hikes are likely to encounter pushback from local developers and residents, especially given the steep increases of up to 50%. The administration will consider public objections before finalizing the changes, set to be implemented in the next financial year.
Deputy Commissioner Monica Gupta announced that the draft list of collector rates has been uploaded to the district administration’s website. She stated that the public can submit objections until July 31. Objections can be emailed to the district revenue officer at drohrypkl@gmail(dot)com or submitted in person at the small secretariat in Panchkula by 5 PM.
