The Greater Noida Authority has announced a major hike in the one-time lease rent for residential and other properties, effective from September 15. This decision, made during the board meeting on June 15, marks a significant shift in the financial obligations of property holders. Under the new guidelines, the one-time lease rent will be set at 15 times the annual lease rent across all property categories, a substantial increase from current rates.
At present, residential and group housing properties are subjected to an annual lease rent of 1% of the total premium, while the one-time payment is calculated at 11%. For industrial, commercial, IT, and institutional properties, the annual lease rent stands at 2.5%, with a one-time payment rate of 27.5%. Under the new policy, allotments made after June 15 will be impacted by the increased rates, while existing allotments that have already been settled will remain unaffected. For instance, a residential property with a total premium of ₹10 lakh currently incurs a one-time lease rent of ₹1.1 lakh; this amount will rise to ₹1.5 lakh post-September 15. Similarly, an industrial property with the same total premium will see its one-time lease rent escalate from ₹2.75 lakh to ₹3.75 lakh.
The Greater Noida Authority generates over ₹400 crore annually from lease rents, which are crucial for funding development initiatives such as land acquisition, infrastructure upgrades, and city maintenance. The CEO of the Greater Noida Authority has encouraged stakeholders to capitalise on the existing rates before the increase takes effect, underscoring that the revenue collected is vital for both ongoing and future city development projects. This urgency highlights the interconnectedness of fiscal policy and urban development, suggesting that stakeholders must act swiftly to mitigate potential financial burdens.
