Total revenue collected by land revenue offices across the country jumped from Rs 5.24 billion in Jestha to a staggering Rs 11.94 billion in Ashad—an absolute increase of Rs 6.70 billion. Experts attribute this aggressive fiscal year-end spike to accelerated capital expenditure by the government, easing banking liquidity, and the traditional rush to settle financial transactions before the year closes.

Kathmandu Valley Leads the Surge

The major land revenue offices within the Kathmandu Valley bore the brunt of this transaction pressure, recording massive growth in registration fee collections:

High-Value Properties Drive Capital Gains Tax

A massive spike in Capital Gains Tax (CGT)—paid by sellers—confirms that the Ashad boom was heavily driven by high-value, expensive property trading.

• Kalanki Office: CGT collections soared from Rs 134.7 million in Jestha to Rs 450.2 million in Ashad.

• Lagankhel Office: CGT collections rose from Rs 132.8 million in Jestha to Rs 333.1 million in Ashad.

Outer Cities Follow Suit

The real estate revival was not limited to the capital. Major commercial hubs and outer cities across Nepal also reported a sharp upward trajectory in registration fees:

• Pokhara: Climbed from Rs 78.5 million in Jestha to Rs 206.7 million in Ashad.

• Chitwan: Rose from Rs 98.0 million in Jestha to Rs 187.5 million in Ashad.

• Inaruwa (Sunsari): Doubled from Rs 72.7 million in Jestha to Rs 146.5 million in Ashad.

Growth Across All Fee Headings

Other revenue streams experienced parallel growth. Nationwide service tax collections climbed from Rs 286.6 million in Jestha to Rs 553.7 million in Ashad. Miscellaneous headers—including the Bagmati Civilization Fee, door facility fees, and the Chief Minister's Cleanliness Campaign fee—more than doubled over the same period.