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Time of India
31-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Land buyers throng registry office on eve of hike
Ranchi: With land and property valuation set to rise by up to 10% from August 1, the Ranchi's district registration office saw an unprecedented rush of land buyers on Thursday to complete registrations before the revised rates kick in. The increase in govt-set land valuation, or circle rate impacts the base price at which land transactions are registered. A higher valuation means buyers will need to pay higher registration charges, which are calculated as a percentage of this benchmark value. The hike will impact all 53 urban wards and adjoining mouzas, with more pronounced increase in high-demand localities like Hinoo, Harmu, and Bariatu. As per the revised rates, residential land price in areas under the RMC ward 1 would be Rs 4,95,641 per decimal, as against Rs 4,50,583 per decimal till July 31. The amount for commercial land in the same area would be Rs 9,91,282 per decimal as against the present rate of Rs 9,01,166 per decimal. Sub-registrar Vaibhav Mani Tripathi said, "A total of 1,523 land registrations were done in July, almost twice the monthly average. The fear of paying significantly more in duties from August 1 led to the urgency." Customers camping outside the office on Thursday echoed anxiety. Rajeev Prasad, a govt employee finalizing a plot in Ratu, said, "We had finalised the land a month ago, but the seller delayed paperwork. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mini House for 60 sqm for Seniors with Toilet and Bath (Price May Surprise You) Pre Fabricated Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo I literally took leave from work today to ensure it gets done. A 10% hike means Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 extra in my case." Another buyer from Morabadi, Poonam Devi, waited four hours for her turn. "My son and I came early in the morning. We have been saving for this land for years. Delaying this by even a day would have meant shelling out money we didn't have." Meanwhile, the registry office will be functional on Friday. However, the revised rates would be implemented, officials said.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Monsoon Wading: Travelling on state's inter-dist roads a risky affair
1 2 Ranchi:Heavy monsoon rain has further deteriorated the already fragile inter-district roads across the state, including key roads. The Tata–Ranchi, Ranchi–Hazaribag, Khunti–Simdega and Bedo–Gumla stretches are now plagued not only by waterlogging but also by collapsing bridges and dangerous potholes, threatening the commuters. On the Khunti–Simdega stretch, maintained by the road construction department (RCD), the continuous rain led to the collapse of a diversion bridge in June. It was built over the Banai River and the collapse has completely disrupted the traffic between villages. Residents had to take detours by wading into several kilometre-long muddy makeshift paths. Sunil Kumar, the driver of a bus along the route said, "Our bus nearly toppled into a deep fissure near Torpa. Every ride feels like a gamble for life. It's horrible. Slippery roads, hidden potholes. You never know when you'll crash into the gorge." The Tata–Ranchi (NH33) corridor is also no longer safe. While a four-lane expressway exists, adjoining roads suffer from big potholes. Residents reported that many parts of the roads were flooded after even moderate showers. "Driving on these stretches feels like navigating through a river filled with potholes. Sometimes it's hard to tell where the road ends and the water begins," said Rajeev Prasad, a frequent commuter on the Tata–Ranchi route Moreover, the four-lane Ranchi–Hazaribag (NH33), shows signs of heavy neglect. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Even a minor rainfall unveils numerous craters, especially around the Ramgarh cantonment. A student from Hazaribag, Neha Sharma, said, "The ride on this stretch is bumpy and nerve-wracking. You have to swerve to avoid every pothole and God knows when another vehicle or vehicles will ram me while they are doing the same manoeuvring." On the Bedo–Gumla (NH-23) stretch, continued downpours have made most of the major roads impassable. Hundreds of potholes have mushroomed along this lifeline connecting Odisha, Chhattisgarh and beyond. Several incidents of accidents, mostly involving two-wheelers, have been reported on this stretch. Meanwhile, Anand Kumar, an NHAI official, said, "The restoration work on NHAI-maintained roads is underway. Due to heavy rain, there are currently some issues, but we are continuously working to resolve them. Our teams are on sites to ensure temporary repairs are done wherever possible and permanent solutions will follow once the weather stabilises."
