Revise market value of lands in a scientific manner: Revenue minister Ponguleti

Srinivas Reddy asked officials to identify areas with more variation of land values to determine a rational increase. In some areas, the government price is higher than the market value and it should be reduced accordingly.

He was speaking at a review meeting with principal secretary, revenue, Naveen Mittal, IG, stamps and registrations, Jyoti Buddha Prakash, and senior officials.

Officials were directed to take steps for a complete overhaul of the stamps and registrations department, including plugging legal loopholes. The minister announced plans to construct permanent sub-registrar offices with state-of-the-art facilities. Officials were instructed to identify suitable sites for the purpose.