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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 57624 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 16104 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 14109 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 16155 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 3375 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 40554 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 1206 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 2757 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 723 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 3623 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 1020 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 558 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 1959 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 1464 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 2379 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 40554 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 9123 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 8559 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 17838 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 27585 Views 0 comment Print


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

January 19, 2024 1206 Views 0 comment Print

Participate in shaping India’s fiscal future! Ministry of Finance calls for public suggestions on the draft ‘Indian Stamp Bill, 2023’ for 30 days. Have your say now.

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

December 25, 2023 2379 Views 0 comment Print

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 from the date on which the stamp paper was spoiled. Accordingly, refund of 90% stamp duty directed.

Difference Between Revenue Stamp & Postage Stamp: A Comprehensive Guide

November 6, 2023 14064 Views 0 comment Print

Explore differences between revenue stamps and postage stamps in India. Learn their purposes, usage, and their significance in legal, financial, and postal processes.

Company Name Change: Legal Effects on Property Ownership & Stamp Duty

September 26, 2023 15114 Views 0 comment Print

Explore legal implications of changing a company’s name on property ownership and stamp duty, as examined in a case before Himachal Pradesh High Court.

Share Stamping in Delhi Procedure

June 14, 2023 5691 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the Share Stamping procedure in Delhi, India, an essential step in the share transfer process. Learn about the significance of share stamping, its legal validity, and its role in ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Follow the step-by-step process, including stamp duty calculation, obtaining stamp paper, document execution, payment, and registration. Stay informed to facilitate seamless and legally recognized share transfers in the bustling business hub of Delhi.

Collector not empowered to revise stamp duty which is already levied & paid

August 14, 2022 5787 Views 0 comment Print

HC Held that Collector could not revise stamp duty upon Deed of Assignment, when he already once levied the stamp duty and endorsed a certificate to that effect on the Deed and such stamp duty was also paid

Stamp Duty’s ‘Dilemma‘ ‘Epigram’ in Mergers / Demergers…!

August 6, 2022 63318 Views 1 comment Print

An importance of stamp duty in every financial transaction cannot be understated. Especially, when such key transactions is a corporate arrangement, for which stamp duty is required to be paid or else there may be severe repercussions.

Latest Provisions on Payment of Stamp Duty On Shares

May 30, 2022 446238 Views 4 comments Print

Stay updated with the latest provisions on payment of stamp duty on shares. Understand the uniform stamp duty rates, demat mode requirements, and more.

Amendment in Scheme of Exemption & reimbursement of Stamp Duty

May 12, 2022 9123 Views 0 comment Print

The enterprises making new investment or investment for expansion under the scheme, as the case may be, for reimbursement of 25% of Stamp Duty, shall submit a duly completed application in Form-S, appended to the Scheme, to the Member Secretary of the appropriate Screening Committee within 90 days of the commencement of commercial production.

Stamp duty has to be independently paid for a Power of Attorney executed along with a deed assigning debt: SC

May 8, 2022 3903 Views 1 comment Print

Asset Reconstruction Co. (India) Ltd. Vs Chief Controlling Revenue Authority (Supreme Court of India) The High Court overlooked the fact that there was no independent instrument of PoA and that in any case, the power of sale of a secured asset flowed out of the provisions of the Securitisation Act, 2002 and not out of […]

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