Jaipur: The state govt has recorded a sharp rise in stamp duty revenue over the past five years, driven by steady growth in property registrations, higher District Level Committee (DLC) rates and an additional surcharge on stamp duty.Official data from the stamps and registration department shows stamp duty revenue at Rs 5,297.27 crore in 2020–21. Collections rose to Rs 6,491.90 crore in 2021–22, Rs 8,189.23 crore in 2022–23, Rs 9,181.49 crore in 2023–24 and Rs 10,541.88 crore in 2024–25.Up to Feb 18, 2026, the state has generated over Rs 10,663 crore through stamp paper sales and registration of immovable property documents—Rs 121 crore more than the revenue recorded during the corresponding period last year. The govt has revised its annual revenue target to Rs 15,000 crore.A senior official in the revenue department said, “The increase in revenue is largely due to periodic revisions in DLC rates and higher property transaction values. The state worked to strengthen non-tax revenue streams through better valuation mechanisms.”Officials said DLC rates increased by 25% to 35% over the past five years, directly impacting stamp duty collections. “Property transactions are now registered at more realistic market values, which helped increase revenue,” another official said.Officials also cited a 30% surcharge on stamp duty and the phasing out of low-denomination stamp papers priced around Rs 10. “Even for small affidavits, citizens are required to buy a minimum Rs 50 stamp paper, which costs around Rs 65 in the market after surcharge,” an official explained.
