PRAYAGRAJ, March 3 -- To ensure uniformity in circle rates across Uttar Pradesh, a new rate structure is scheduled for implementation from April 1. Neha Sharma, inspector general, registration, has sent instructions to this effect to all district magistrates. However, the directive has placed Prayagraj officials in a difficult position. Since the revised circle rates were recently enforced on December 15, completing an entirely new assessment within the next 31 days appears challenging. Officials indicate that preparations are underway, but implementation may need to be deferred. Meanwhile, work is reportedly moving at a faster pace in Pratapgarh and Kaushambi. According to the letter issued by the inspector general of stamps, the fresh circle rate rules will come into effect statewide from April 1. Currently, valuation methods differ from district to district. Under the new system, if a house faces more than one road, valuation will be determined based on the road with the higher rate, and an additional 15% will be added to the final price. Similarly, commercial, residential, and industrial plots facing a park will attract a 10% premium. In cases where a plot faces both a park and multiple roads, the increase will be 25%. Several of these provisions were recently adopted in Prayagraj as part of district-level rules. Officials point out that the state registration policy gives district magistrates the authority to decide on valuation methods. Therefore, the matter will be discussed with the DM to ensure clarity on the future course of action. However, reports reveal that Pratapgarh and Kaushambi have already accelerated preparations in the division. Commenting on the situation, Suresh Kumar Tripathi, DIG, stamps, confirmed that the department has received the inspector general's letter and said that further decisions will be taken after internal discussions....