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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


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

December 30, 2021 8559 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi Govt notifies the extension of relaxation of 20% in the minimum rates (Circle rates) till 30.06.2022 for valuation of lands and immovable properties in Delhi under rule 4 of the Delhi Stamp (Prevention of Under-Valuation of Instruments) Rules, 2007 for the purpose of payment of Stamp duty under Indian Stamp Act, as applicable to Delhi […]

FAQs on Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Amendments & Rules

December 18, 2021 12804 Views 0 comment Print

Q.1 Why amendments in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 have been made? Answer: The amendments have been carried out with respect to securities market transactions. The present system of collection of stamp duty on securities market transactions has led to multiple rates for the same instrument, resulting in jurisdictional disputes and multiple incidences of duty, […]

Constitutional Challenges With The Indian Stamp Act, 1899, Amendments

December 2, 2021 4794 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the constitutional challenges posed by the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 amendments. Learn about the distribution of power between the Centre and State governments.

Taxability where Stamp Duty Value higher than Sale Consideration

June 26, 2021 176901 Views 4 comments Print

Income Tax Act has broadly defined taxability of income under five heads of Income. One of them is Capital Gain, where gains arising out of the sale of capital assets are taxable in the hands of the seller of the capital asset. However, with the intention of tax evasion, assesses started entering into an agreement […]

Understanding the Paradigm to Locate Correct Stamp Duty on Your Instrument

May 9, 2021 8094 Views 0 comment Print

Understand how to locate the correct stamp duty for your instrument. Learn about the specific rules and regulations in each state.

Guidance Note on Payment of Stamp Duty on Share Certificates in Haryana

May 6, 2021 46806 Views 3 comments Print

Understand the process of payment of stamp duty on share certificates in Haryana. Learn about the time period and steps involved in this important legal requirement.

Extend time limit for registering property documents in Maharashtra

April 26, 2021 2757 Views 0 comment Print

Yourself was kind enough in giving concessions up to 30.04.2021, for registration of docs, on which stamp duty is paid on or before 31.12.2020. But, due to sudden declaration of lockdown and restriction on movements, many people are not able to submit docs for registration.

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

March 31, 2021 17838 Views 6 comments Print

Government of Maharashtra reduces the stamp duty by 1% on Agreement to Sell / Conveyance of residential property executed in favour of woman/women purchasers, with effect from 01.04.2021. ORDER Revenue & Forest Department, Madam Kama Marg, Hutatma Rajguru Chowk, Mantralaya, Mumbai-32, Dated the 31st March, 2021. Maharashtra Stamp Act No.Mudrank-2021/110R.12/CR.107/M-1 (Policy).- Whereas, the Government of […]

Payment of Stamp Duty on Shares

December 3, 2020 151074 Views 5 comments Print

A share certificate is a certificate given to the shareholder of the company in the form SH-1. Share certificate being an instrument requires stamping and Stamp duty on share certificate is a state-related matter where delay in payment of stamp duty appeals penalty. Firstly, Stamp duty on share certificate has to be paid at the time of […]

FAQs on Stamp Duty on Form INC-2/ INC-7/ INC-29, MoA, AoA, & SH-7

November 28, 2020 7170 Views 0 comment Print

Q.1 Please specify the services for which Stamp Duty can be paid through MCA21 system? Ans. Stamp Duty applicable on filing of e-form SPICe (including MOA & AOA), SH-7 and FC-1 shall be electronically paid through MCA21 system. A person applying for certified true copy is also required to pay stamp duty through MCA21 portal. Q.2 […]

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