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  How Government Valuation Impacts Property Deals, Stamp Duty, and Income Tax Exposure in Delhi  NEW DELHI:  If you are planning to buy or sell property in Delhi, one term you will inevitably come across is  circle rate —and most people either misunderstand it or underestimate its impact.  At first glance, you might think the deal value between buyer and seller is what matters. But legally, that is not how the system works. The government has already fixed a  minimum value for every property , and your transaction has to align with that—whether you like it or not.  This is where many people get caught off guard. You negotiate a good deal, agree on a price, and then suddenly realize that your  stamp duty, registration cost, and even income tax liability are being calculated on a higher value —the circle rate.  In simple terms, circle rate decides  how expensive your transaction actually becomes on paper ...

  Stuck with endless project delays? Here’s how the law allows you to claim refund, compensation, or possession.  NEW DELHI:  Booking a flat is supposed to be a straightforward process—  A buyer pays hard-earned money, waits for the promised timeline, and expects to finally move into a home as committed by the builder.  But the  ground reality in Delhi  tells a very different story.  Projects get delayed for years. Possession dates keep shifting. Meanwhile,  EMIs continue, rent continues, and the financial pressure keeps building  — while the builder continues to operate without real accountability.  At that point, this is no longer just a delay. It becomes a legal issue.  What Constitutes “Delay” in Legal Terms?  Legally, delay is not about frustration — it is about  breach.   Every Builder-Buyer Agreement specifies:  A  possession date    A  grace...