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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


Key Amendments in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899- Part-II

July 6, 2020 8574 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the key amendments in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 – Part II. Discover how these changes will enhance the securities market and promote ease of doing business.

Key Amendments in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899- Part-I

July 6, 2020 2601 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about the key amendments in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 – Part I. Understand the implications for transactions in stock exchanges and depositories.

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

June 30, 2020 27585 Views 0 comment Print

Implementation of Amendments in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and Rules made from 1st July, 2020 for Rationalized Collection Mechanism of Stamp Duty across India with respect to Securities Market Instruments

Refund Excess amount of Stamp Duty paid: MP HC

June 5, 2020 6072 Views 0 comment Print

In the present case, respondent rejected the refund of excess amount of stamp duty paid on the ground that the said provision does not apply to the case of the petitioner/company as ad-valorem duty was paid at 1% and not at 5% of the market value.

Interplay between validity of Arbitration Agreements & stamping requirements

June 3, 2020 1896 Views 0 comment Print

It is incumbent upon the Courts to see the validity of an arbitration agreement, that it passes the test of the requirement of Indian Stamp Act, 1899, before considering an application under Section 11 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996.

Non consideration of sale value approved by Charity Commissioner by Collector of Stamps in adverting value of trust property was not justified

May 22, 2020 3015 Views 0 comment Print

Collector of Stamps committed a manifest error in not at all adverting to the fact that the Charity Commissioner had determined the value of the trust property by following requisite process to ensure the best value, and determining the market value of the trust property on the sole premise that there was a vast difference in the value determined by the Deputy Director and the value at which the Charity Commissioner accorded sanction for sale.Therefore,  the court remitted back the matter to the Collector of Stamps for fresh adjudication after providing an opportunity of hearing to assessee.

The Indian Stamp Act, 1899- A successful fiscal legislation

May 5, 2020 18972 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the history of stamp duty and how it has evolved over time. Learn about its origins in 17th century Holland and its introduction to India by the British.

Execution and Stamping of Agreements during COVID-19

April 12, 2020 7623 Views 0 comment Print

Agreements being the heart and soul of a business, they need to be enforceable documents. The enforceability of such documents are subject to the satisfaction of the provisions under the Indian Stamp Act,1899 read with the Registration Act, 1908.

Stamp Duty on Sale of Securities to be collected by Stock Exchange

April 4, 2020 1257 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the new amendment regarding stamp duty collection on the sale of securities through stock exchanges in India.

Stamp duty Act Amendments & FY Year Extension Rumor

April 2, 2020 723 Views 0 comment Print

Government broadens pertinence of stamp duty by 3 months from 1st April 2020 to 1st July 2020 The administration has not broadened the current 2019-20 financial year and it will end as planned on March 31, the finance minister said on 30th March 2020. Press Trust of India incorrectly revealed that the new financial year will begin from July […]

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