The State Cabinet has given its approval to increase in circle rates of agricultural and non-agricultural land in the state. In the e-cabinet meeting held on Sunday, the cabinet took decision on four issues.
After the cabinet meeting on Sunday evening, the state government spokesman and cabinet minister Madan Kaushik informed the media about the decisions taken in the cabinet.
He informed that the cabinet had granted its approval to increasing overall circle rates by up to 15 per cent. Compared to other districts, the circle rates have been raised more in Uttarkashi, Pauri and Nainital districts.Steps have also been taken to address the anomalies in circle rates.
The state cabinet has accorded its approval to increasing the circle rates for land after 2018. Though the issue was circle rates was brought up in the cabinet twice in the past, a decision could not be taken on it due to various reason till now. Kaushik said that the cabinet had decided to make the circle rates more logical and practical.
For this, focus was laid on redressing anomalies like different circle rates for different portions of land in the same area where similar activities were being undertaken but the circle rates varied. GIS mapping was also used for this purpose. The cabinet approved zero to 15 per cent increase in the overall circle rate.
While there will be up to 10 per cent rise in the circle rate of about 60 per cent agricultural and non-agricultural land in the state, there will be up to 15 per cent rise in the circle rate in the remaining area. Kaushik further informed that the chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat is proposed to visit Japan from February 3 to 5. Along with a delegation, the CM will visit the Yamanashi prefecture in Japan where some memoranda of understanding are slated to be signed.The cabinet also approved amendment in mining policy and river training policy. Following the approval, the duration of river training will be increased from two to four months and mechanical excavators will also be allowed for the work. In addition to the rivers, silt will also be cleared from all reservoirs and canals.