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Stamp Duty Rates and Payment on Issue and Transfer of Shares in Maharashtra

Company Law : Understand stamp duty on Maharashtra shares (physical/demat). Covers applicable acts, rates for issue/transfer, and payment method...

May 13, 2025 51354 Views 2 comments Print

Stamp Duty Rates in Gujarat: The 2025 Amendment Impact

Corporate Law : This article explores the key amendments to stamp duty rates by Gujarat Stamp (Amendment) Act of 2025, providing a clear overview ...

April 6, 2025 14709 Views 1 comment Print

Stamp Duty on Issuance of Share Certificate In Delhi (Physical/ Demat)

Company Law : Understand stamp duty on share certificates in Delhi for physical and demat shares. Learn rates, payment procedures, and legal com...

April 2, 2025 13182 Views 0 comment Print

Stamp Duty on Gift of Shares under Indian Stamp Act, 1899

Corporate Law : Explore the nuances of stamp duty on gifted shares. Learn the universal stamp duty rate and the identification process for a smoot...

March 4, 2024 15645 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis and explanation of the draft Indian Stamp Bill, 2023

Corporate Law : Explore the draft Indian Stamp Bill 2023, a transformative proposal aiming to modernize stamp duty, simplify procedures, and enhan...

January 29, 2024 3294 Views 2 comments Print


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Stamp Duty Rate Changes in Maharashtra from 14.10.2024

Corporate Law : Maharashtra's new ordinance raises stamp duties, setting minimum rates at Rs 500 and increasing charges on key documents like Arti...

October 14, 2024 39741 Views 0 comment Print

Indian Stamp Bill, 2023: Ministry of Finance Seeks Public Input

Corporate Law : Participate in shaping India's fiscal future! Ministry of Finance calls for public suggestions on the draft 'Indian Stamp Bill, 20...

January 19, 2024 1161 Views 0 comment Print

Extend time limit for registering property documents in Maharashtra

Corporate Law : Yourself was kind enough in giving concessions up to 30.04.2021, for registration of docs, on which stamp duty is paid on or befor...

April 26, 2021 2739 Views 0 comment Print

Stamp duty Act Amendments & FY Year Extension Rumor

Corporate Law : Government broadens pertinence of stamp duty by 3 months from 1st April 2020 to 1st July 2020 The administration has not broadened...

April 2, 2020 705 Views 0 comment Print

Government proposed to amend Indian Stamp Act, 1899

Corporate Law : The Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, has released the draft Amendment Bill (“Bill”) containing the proposed amendme...

May 31, 2010 3602 Views 0 comment Print


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INR 25 Crore Limit Not Applicable to Additional Duty Under Section 3B: Karnataka HC

Corporate Law : Karnataka High Court held that statutory upper limit of maximum stamp duty INR 25 crores under the Karnataka Stamp (Second Amendme...

April 26, 2025 912 Views 0 comment Print

Stamp Duty Refund Cannot Be Denied on Technical Grounds or Post-Facto Amendments: Allahabad HC

Corporate Law : Allahabad HC quashes order denying stamp duty refund, citing Supreme Court precedent. Refund to be re-examined, avoiding technical...

April 7, 2025 498 Views 0 comment Print

Stamp duty cannot be levied based on speculative future use or potential market value

Corporate Law : Indo Continental Hotels And Resorts Pvt. Ltd. Vs State of U.P. - Allahabad High Court held that stamp duty cannot be levied based ...

September 1, 2024 1797 Views 0 comment Print

Stamp duty asessable on property’s true market value at the time of execution of instrument

Corporate Law : HC upheld stamp duty adjudication based on true market value at execution. Sale permission for non-agricultural use led to differe...

May 15, 2024 1431 Views 0 comment Print

6-Month Limit for Section 49(a) Cases in Indian Stamp Act, 1899 after Spoilage

Corporate Law : Delhi High Court held that the period of limitation for cases covered u/s. 49(a) of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 would be six months...

December 25, 2023 2334 Views 0 comment Print


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Stamp Duty Rate Changes in Maharashtra from 14.10.2024

Corporate Law : Maharashtra's new ordinance raises stamp duties, setting minimum rates at Rs 500 and increasing charges on key documents like Arti...

October 14, 2024 39741 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment in Scheme of Exemption & reimbursement of Stamp Duty

Corporate Law : The enterprises making new investment or investment for expansion under the scheme, as the case may be, for reimbursement of 25% o...

May 12, 2022 8925 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi Govt extends relaxation of 20% in minimum Circle rates till 30.06.2022

Corporate Law : Delhi Govt notifies the extension of relaxation of 20% in the minimum rates (Circle rates) till 30.06.2022 for valuation of lands ...

December 30, 2021 8484 Views 0 comment Print

1% lesser stamp duty for property purchased by Women in Maharashtra

Corporate Law : Government of Maharashtra reduces the stamp duty by 1% on Agreement to Sell / Conveyance of residential property executed in favou...

March 31, 2021 17598 Views 6 comments Print

Amendments in Indian Stamp Act, 1899 & Rules from 1st July 2020

Corporate Law : Implementation of Amendments in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and Rules made from 1st July, 2020 for Rationalized Collection Mechanis...

June 30, 2020 27438 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in Indian stamp act 1899

Stamp Duty Rates and Payment on Issue and Transfer of Shares in Maharashtra

May 13, 2025 51354 Views 2 comments Print

Understand stamp duty on Maharashtra shares (physical/demat). Covers applicable acts, rates for issue/transfer, and payment methods via state portals or automated systems post-2020.

INR 25 Crore Limit Not Applicable to Additional Duty Under Section 3B: Karnataka HC

April 26, 2025 912 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court held that statutory upper limit of maximum stamp duty INR 25 crores under the Karnataka Stamp (Second Amendment) Act, 2022 is not applicable to the additional duty levied under section 3B the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957.

Stamp Duty Refund Cannot Be Denied on Technical Grounds or Post-Facto Amendments: Allahabad HC

April 7, 2025 498 Views 0 comment Print

Allahabad HC quashes order denying stamp duty refund, citing Supreme Court precedent. Refund to be re-examined, avoiding technical rejections.

Stamp Duty Rates in Gujarat: The 2025 Amendment Impact

April 6, 2025 14709 Views 1 comment Print

This article explores the key amendments to stamp duty rates by Gujarat Stamp (Amendment) Act of 2025, providing a clear overview of how landscape has shifted before and after amendments.

Stamp Duty on Issuance of Share Certificate In Delhi (Physical/ Demat)

April 2, 2025 13182 Views 0 comment Print

Understand stamp duty on share certificates in Delhi for physical and demat shares. Learn rates, payment procedures, and legal compliance under the Indian Stamp Act.

Stamp Duty Rate Changes in Maharashtra from 14.10.2024

October 14, 2024 39741 Views 0 comment Print

Maharashtra’s new ordinance raises stamp duties, setting minimum rates at Rs 500 and increasing charges on key documents like Articles of Association and Partnership Deeds.

Stamp duty cannot be levied based on speculative future use or potential market value

September 1, 2024 1797 Views 0 comment Print

Indo Continental Hotels And Resorts Pvt. Ltd. Vs State of U.P. – Allahabad High Court held that stamp duty cannot be levied based on speculative future use or potential market value unless officially reclassified by State from industrial to commercial. Since no such change had been formally declared, the deficiency was deemed improper.

Stamp duty asessable on property’s true market value at the time of execution of instrument

May 15, 2024 1431 Views 0 comment Print

HC upheld stamp duty adjudication based on true market value at execution. Sale permission for non-agricultural use led to different value, supporting Collector’s decision.

Stamp Duty on Gift of Shares under Indian Stamp Act, 1899

March 4, 2024 15645 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the nuances of stamp duty on gifted shares. Learn the universal stamp duty rate and the identification process for a smooth share transfer. Stay informed for sound financial planning.

Analysis and explanation of the draft Indian Stamp Bill, 2023

January 29, 2024 3294 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the draft Indian Stamp Bill 2023, a transformative proposal aiming to modernize stamp duty, simplify procedures, and enhance transparency for economic growth

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