Rule 174 - Day and time for inspection by Valuation Officers under section 269(3)
Reviewed by CA Nikhil Gupta · Last reviewed 29 August 2026
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Primary authority: Notification No. 22/2026 / G.S.R. 198(E)
Currentness control: Base Rules effective 1 April 2026. Check later amendments, corrigenda and portal implementation before action.
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