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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Gurgaon Property Rates: Get ready to pay higher prices as govt plans up to 145% hike in circle rates
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Proposal aims to align circle rates with current market prices New sectors and villages to see higher hikes Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Previous rate hikes Mixed views from industry and homebuyers Property prices in Gurgaon may rise further as the district administration has proposed a major increase in circle rates, the government-set minimum value for property transactions. Rates could go up by 8-77% in residential areas and as much as 145% for agricultural land, if the Haryana government approves the plan, a TOI report revised rates aim to bring government-assessed property values closer to actual market rates. Currently, there is a wide gap between the two, especially in premium housing societies along Golf Course rates in upscale localities like DLF phases I-V, South City, Suncity, Sushant Lok and Golf Course Road may increase between 10-20%. For flats in high-end condominiums such as DLF Aralias, The Magnolias and The Camellias, the circle rate may rise from Rs 35,750 per sq ft to Rs 39,325 per sq ft — a 10% hike.A realtor operating in the area, Yash Handa, said, 'Circle rates should be increased as per market increase. While group housing societies like Aralias, Magnolias and Camellias range above Rs 55,000, their circle rates are 30% to 60% lower. Even at The Crest luxury apartments, the circle rate of Rs 18,866 per sqft after revision is a lot less than Rs 50,000/sqft market rate.'Properties in new sectors along the Dwarka Expressway may see a 62% hike in circle rates. For example, rates for residential plots could rise from Rs 40,000 to Rs 65,000 per square Gurgaon Gaon, the highest proposed jump for residential plots is 77%, from Rs 25,300 to Rs 45,000 per square land may face the steepest increases. In Bajghera, the proposal suggests a 145% hike from Rs 2 crore to Rs 5 crore per acre. Sirhaul could see a 108% jump, from Rs 2.39 crore to Rs 5 crore per public can file objections to the proposal until July 31. If approved by the state government, the revised rates are expected to be implemented within a rates were last revised in December 2024, when they were increased by 10-30%. In March 2025, the Haryana government had rejected an earlier proposal by the revenue department to hike rates in Gurgaon. At the time, real estate groups had welcomed the decision, saying it was meant to 'boost buyer confidence' and promote 'broader participation' from Kansal, managing director of 360 Realtors, said the proposed hike may not be well-timed. 'Authorities should relook into the issue. The decision to revise circle rates by around 10-77% can result in a further increase in market rates. Already, property prices are soaring. Many parts of Gurgaon have become out of reach for middle-income buyers. An average 2BHK in the city starts at Rs 2-3 crore. Any further hike will lead to spiraling of costs,' said Mishra, an IT professional in Gurgaon, said, 'Continuous rise in property rates will make Gurgaon unaffordable and it will also impact the industry and overall economy of the city.'Mohit Gawri, vice-president (sales) at RISE Infraventures, said aligning circle rates with market values is important for transparency, but added that the proposed hike 'may be too aggressive'.(Based on TOI article)
News18
30-07-2025
- News18
CA found dead in Delhi hotel bought helium cylinder online to suffocate himself
New Delhi, Jul 30 (PTI) A 25-year-old CA found dead in central Delhi hotel had bought a helium cylinder online from a firm based in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad to commit suicide, police said on Wednesday. Dheeraj Kansal, who worked as a chartered accountant in a company in Haryana's Gurugram, was found dead in his room Monday morning. He killed himself by inhaling helium gas, an officer said. Kansal had reportedly purchased a 2 kg helium gas cylinder from an e-commerce website. 'He had checked into the guest house around July 24 and had raised a query regarding the availability of helium gas at an e-commerce website. He then purchased it and got it delivered at the location of the guest house," the officer said. A bill of purchase was found in his room, he said. According to the officer, Kansal switched on the nozzle of the gas cylinder, tightly wrapped a plastic around his face and neck, and inserted the pipe inside the plastic. In a note he left behind, Kansal revealed he felt alone since his father died in 2003. He was all of four then with no siblings. After his father's death, his mother married someone else and he was raised by his grandparents in Mangolpuri. At the time of his death, he was living in a paying guest house in Mehrauli. Before he killed himself, Kansal wrote about his suicide on also social media. His family saw the post and tried to contact him, but he had his phone switched off. The suicide note, written in English and kept in his left pocket, read, 'I am writing a suicide note in case if you didn't see my post on social media in case someone deletes my post. I am going away, and no one should be held responsible for this." Kansal was supposed to check out of his Janpath hotel Monday morning, but when staff noticed that his room was locked from inside for an extended period, they alerted the police. A team from the Barakhamba Police Station broke open the door, and found a helium gas cylinder connected to a pipe. 'The saddest part of my life was my birth; death is the most beautiful part of my life. If you're reading this, I'm already gone. I wasn't deeply connected to anyone, nor was anyone to me. There's no reason, no regret, and no complaint," Kansal wrote in the note. His body was received by his uncle and cousins after a post-mortem. The officer said helium inhalation is highly fatal for it leads to a lack of oxygen in the body. PTI SSJ VN VN view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 22:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
30-07-2025
- The Hindu
Chartered Accountant found dead at New Delhi hotel
A chartered accountant ended his life in New Delhi, police said on Tuesday (July 29, 2025). Dheeraj Kansal, said in a note, was alone since his father died in 2003. After his father's death, his mother married someone else and he had no siblings. Kansal, who lived in a paying guest house in Mehrauli, also wrote about his death on social media. A note left behind by the deceased, written in English, was recovered. Kansal had checked into a guest house near Janpath on July 28. When staff noticed his room was locked from inside for an extended period, they alerted the police. A team from the Barakhamba Police Station broke open the door, and found a helium gas cylinder connected to three plastic pipes, an officer said. Kansal's body was received by his uncle and cousins. Suicide prevention helpline: Sanjivini, Society for Mental Health. Telephone: 011-4076 9002, Monday-Saturday. (Those in distress or having suicidal thoughts are encouraged to seek help and counselling by calling the helpline numbers here)
India Today
30-07-2025
- India Today
Death most beautiful: CA buys helium for Rs 3,500, dies by suicide at Delhi Airbnb
A 25-year-old man working at a company in Gurugram died by suicide in an Airbnb flat in the Delhi area after inhaling helium gas, police said. The man, identified as Dheeraj Kansal, had booked the flat for eight days, from July 20 to 28, and sourced the helium for Rs 3,500 from a supplier in Ghaziabad after searching on taking the step, Kansal posted a long emotional note on Facebook, in which he wrote: "Death is the most beautiful part of life for me. Please do not be sad about my death. Suicide is not wrong because I have no responsibilities on me."advertisementHe made it clear that "no one should be blamed" for his decision, adding, "This was my choice alone. Every single person who I met in my life was really kind to me. So I request the police and government to please don't disturb anyone because of this." In his post, Kansal said he had no regrets, stating, "It's my choice, my life, and my rules." He described his existence as "a lie" and said he did not want to be born on this earth again. He also expressed deep self-hatred, saying he hated himself and calling himself "a loser". A native of Haryana's Karnal who grew up in Delhi, Kansal wrote that he had worked on himself but achieved nothing in the end. He said that several people had tried to help him over the years, but he was "stupid," "idiot," and "dumb" for not being able to said he struggled immensely after the death of his grandmother (dadi), which left him unable to even step outside his home. "I should have done this years ago," he asked everyone not to feel sad about his death, saying he had no major responsibilities and was not too emotionally attached to case his Facebook post was taken down, he mentioned that he had also written everything on a physical note. Once again, he urged the police and the government not to bother or disturb anyone because of his note revealed a deeply disturbed state of mind. "I want to thank all of you. I am not going to say any names because I don't want any of you to get in trouble," he said. He also expressed a final wish for his money to be donated to an orphanage or an old age home, and that his organs be a month before his death, on June 1, Kansal had shared a cryptic poem on his Facebook page. The piece, titled The Dust Remembers the Shape, explored themes of existence, emotional detachment, and the search for peace.- Ends
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Time of India
'Death is the most beautiful part of my life': 25-year-old CA dies by suicide in Delhi hotel using helium gas; note mentions loneliness
NEW DELHI: A 25-year-old chartered accountant, Dheeraj Kansal, died by suicide on July 28 by inhaling helium gas at a hotel in New Delhi's Bengali Market area, leaving behind a note explaining his solitary life after his father's death in 2003 and his mother's subsequent remarriage. Kansal, who resided in a paying guest house in Mehrauli, had checked into a guest house near Janpath. He documented his intentions on social media and left a suicide note written in English in his left pocket, according to PTI. "I am writing a suicide note in case if you didn't see my post on social media in case someone deletes my post. I am going away, and no one should be held responsible for this," the note stated. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Hotel staff alerted the police after noticing his room remained locked from inside for an extended period. A team from Barakhamba Police Station broke open the door and discovered a helium gas cylinder connected to three plastic pipes. "The saddest part of my life was my birth; death is the most beautiful part of my life. If you're reading this, I'm already gone. I wasn't deeply connected to anyone, nor was anyone to me. There's no reason, no regret, and no complaint," Kansal wrote in his note. Police officials explained that helium inhalation is highly fatal as it leads to oxygen deprivation in the body. According to the recovered note, Kansal had been alone since losing his father in 2003. His mother had remarried afterward, and he had no siblings. His body was received by his uncle and cousins.
