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Jharkhand to Impose Surcharge on Property Transactions for Revenues

RANCHI: The cost of purchasing properties in urban areas across Jharkhand is poised to increase. The state government has introduced a new levy on property transactions aimed at boosting revenue. The proposed Jharkhand Municipal Land/Building Transfer Surcharge Rules 2026, shared by the state’s urban development and housing department, suggests a 10% surcharge on the total stamp duty and registration fees for property transfers within municipal and industrial township limits. This revenue will be allocated to civic bodies for various expenditures. “These rules are part of our strategy to enhance municipal revenue and assist in alleviating financial constraints. We are pursuing…

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Ranchi gives 7-day deadline for fire NOC; Bokaro orders audit

RANCHI | BOKARO: Following the tragic fire in a residential building in Lucknow on June 22, which resulted in multiple fatalities, the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has instructed property owners to secure Fire No Objection Certificates (NOCs) within seven days or face immediate sealing of their properties. In a similar vein, the Bokaro district administration has mandated a thorough fire safety audit for coaching centers and other establishments. The RMC specified in a public notice that this directive encompasses all buildings within municipal limits that must comply with fire safety regulations outlined in the Jharkhand Building Bye-laws, 2016. The emphasis…