DLC (District Level Committee) rates, also called circle rates or collector rates, are the minimum property values set by the J&K Revenue Department for each area. Stamp duty is calculated on the higher of the DLC rate or the actual sale price — so if you buy a plot at ₹5 lakh per marla but the DLC rate is ₹6 lakh per marla, you pay stamp duty on ₹6 lakh per marla. Understanding DLC rates is essential before any property transaction in J&K.
DLC rates in Jammu city (2026): Trikuta Nagar residential: ₹6–10 lakh per marla. Gandhi Nagar residential: ₹8–14 lakh per marla. Bakshi Nagar residential: ₹4–7 lakh per marla. Sainik Colony residential: ₹5–8 lakh per marla. Channi Himmat residential: ₹3–5 lakh per marla. Bantalab residential: ₹2–4 lakh per marla. Commercial areas (main roads): ₹15–40 lakh per marla. These are approximate — exact rates vary by sector and road width.
DLC rates in Udhampur district (2026): Udhampur town residential: ₹1.5–4 lakh per marla. AIIMS corridor (Tikri/Panchari Road): ₹3–6 lakh per marla. Ramnagar residential: ₹1–2.5 lakh per marla. Chenani residential: ₹80,000–1.5 lakh per marla. Commercial plots in Udhampur town: ₹4–10 lakh per marla.
DLC rates in Doda district (2026): Doda town residential: ₹60,000–1.2 lakh per marla. Bhaderwah residential: ₹80,000–2 lakh per marla. Bhaderwah commercial: ₹2–4 lakh per marla. Agricultural land (irrigated): ₹3–8 lakh per kanal. Agricultural land (unirrigated): ₹1–3 lakh per kanal.
DLC rates in Kishtwar district (2026): Kishtwar town residential: ₹50,000–1 lakh per marla. Kishtwar commercial: ₹1.5–3 lakh per marla. Paddar valley agricultural: ₹2–6 lakh per kanal. Drabshalla residential: ₹40,000–80,000 per marla.
DLC rates in Ramban and Reasi districts (2026): Ramban town residential: ₹1–2.5 lakh per marla. Banihal residential: ₹80,000–1.5 lakh per marla. Reasi town residential: ₹1.5–3 lakh per marla. Katra residential: ₹3–8 lakh per marla. Katra commercial: ₹8–18 lakh per marla.
How to check the exact DLC rate for your property: Visit the J&K Revenue Department's official website or the Sub-Registrar's office in the relevant district. DLC rates are revised periodically — always check the latest notification before transacting. If the actual sale price is below the DLC rate, the Sub-Registrar will refuse to register the property at the lower value. Use our Stamp Duty Calculator on the homepage to calculate your exact charges based on DLC rates.
