Why a Government Approved Valuer Matters
The phrase government approved valuer gets used loosely. Here is what it actually means, why your report is worthless without it, and how to check anyone before you hire them.
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What it means
Anyone can tell you what they think your property is worth. A property dealer, a neighbour, a website. None of that is a valuation in the legal sense.
A government approved valuer is a person the Income Tax Department has registered to value property for official purposes. They have to meet qualification requirements, they are on an official register, and they carry a registration number.
When the department, a bank or a court asks for a valuation, this is what they mean. A report from anyone else can simply be set aside.
What happens if the valuer is not registered
This is where people get hurt. The report gets rejected. You have paid for something you cannot use. Worse, if you already filed a return relying on it, you may be facing a revised assessment and a penalty, and the deadline to fix things properly may have passed.
The cost of checking beforehand is one question. The cost of not checking can be very large.
How to check anybody, including us
Ask for the registration number. A registered valuer will give it to you without hesitation, because it is on all their reports anyway. If someone becomes vague or changes the subject, you have your answer.
Our registrations are listed here, including the number.
Reports that require an approved valuer
- Capital gains, including the 1 April 2001 value. See more
- Schedule AL in your tax return
- Bank loans and mortgages
- Court and partition matters
- Visa and immigration files
Questions people ask us
- Is government approved the same as IBBI registered?
They are two different registrations for two different purposes. Government approved valuers work on income tax matters. IBBI registered valuers work on company law matters such as share issues and mergers. Some people, including us, hold what is needed for both kinds of work. We explain the difference here.
- My CA says any valuer will do.
Ask them to confirm that in writing. Most will immediately clarify that they meant a registered valuer, because they know what happens on scrutiny.
- Can a property dealer's letter work instead?
No. A dealer's letter is an opinion on asking price. It is not a valuation and it will not be accepted for tax, bank or court purposes.
- How do I know the report will be accepted?
Two things matter. The valuer must be registered, and the report must show real evidence rather than just a number. We do both, and we will show you a sample before you commit.
Checked by Parish Rao, Chartered Engineer and Government Approved Valuer.
Page last checked on 23 August 2026.
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