: High-quality records from this era, such as those found in Botad City or for GIDC Industrial Estates , broke down land into highly specific categories: Residential Flats/Apartments Offices and Shops
The Jantri rates are a set of rates fixed by the government to determine the minimum value of a property for the purpose of calculating stamp duty and registration fees. These rates are usually fixed on an annual basis and vary depending on the location, type of property, and other factors. The Jantri rates are used to prevent undervaluation of properties and to ensure that the government receives its fair share of revenue.
While the Gujarat government has revised these rates multiple times in recent years (most notably in 2011 and annually thereafter), the remain a significant historical reference point. They serve as a baseline for understanding the exponential growth of real estate in the state and are often referenced in legal matters concerning older property transfers.
While residential Jantri was stagnant, industrial rates through the for 2001 provided a clearer picture of land values at the time: Industrial Area 2001 Rate (₹ per Sq. Mtr.) Rajkot Bhaktinagar Kutch Gandhidham Jamnagar Jamnagar - I Mehsana Mehsana - I Patan The Turning Point: The 2001 Earthquake
Jantri rates are the minimum rates fixed by the state government for registering the transfer of property. They are also known as or Circle Rates in other Indian states. Key functions of Jantri rates include:
Even in 2001, certain factors could increase or decrease the base rate: