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Maharashtra May Boost RR Rate in April Amid Rising Debt

PUNE: According to senior officials in the revenue department, purchasing a flat may become more expensive in the upcoming financial year. There is a suggestion of a potential increase in Ready Reckoner (RR) rates this April due to a growing revenue deficit and rising debt associated with welfare initiatives such as the Ladki Bahin Yojana. Discussions with stakeholders at the district level are currently ongoing, and a final decision will depend on the funding required for infrastructure projects, welfare programs, and recently introduced incentives. “Given the increasing revenue deficit and significant supplementary demands, a revision in RR rates appears to…

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Maharashtra earns ₹29,795 crore from property fees by Oct 12

PUNE: Property registrations across Maharashtra continue to thrive, even after the recent increase in the ready reckoner (RR) rate, marking the first uptick in three years. The state has already gathered nearly half of its annual stamp duty and registration fees target as Diwali approaches. According to the state registration department, Maharashtra amassed ₹29,795 crore in stamp duty and registration fees by October 12, equating to 46.9% of the current financial year’s target of ₹63,500 crore. This represents a 7% increase from ₹27,834 crore during the same timeframe last year (up to the end of September), despite the recent RR…