Stamp Duty and Property Registration Charges in Madhya Pradesh

In Madhya Pradesh, when you purchase property and need to transfer ownership, paying the stamp duty and registration charges is a must. These payments are processed through the Stamps and Registration Department of Madhya Pradesh and are submitted to the Sub-Registrar.

Now, you can conveniently pay the stamp duty and registration charges online, eliminating the need for a physical visit to the Sub-Registrar Office (SRO). This makes the process quicker and more efficient.

Refer to the table below for the stamp duty and registration charges applicable in Madhya Pradesh:

Below is an example of how stamp duty and registration charges are calculated in Madhya Pradesh:

If you buy a property valued at ₹50 Lakhs, the charges will be as follows:

• Stamp duty in MP, which is 7.5% of the property’s value = ₹3,75,000

• Registration charges, which are 3% of the property’s value = ₹1,50,000

You can pay the stamp duty and fees for property registration in Madhya Pradesh online. Here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Visit the official website of the Inspector General of Registration and Superintendent of Stamps, Commercial Taxes Department.

2. Click on ‘e Stamp Verification’ on the right side of the homepage.

3. After a new window opens, enter the e-stamp ID, CAPTCHA, and click ‘Search’  to move to the payments option.

4. Pay the charges using a suitable payment option such as debit/credit card, net banking UPI, etc.

5. After the payment is successful, you will receive a transaction receipt and digitally stamped document.

E-stamping is an online process for paying stamp duty on property transactions to the government. This method has simplified the payment of stamp duty. Here are the steps:

1. Go to the official website of the Inspector General of Registration and the Superintendent of Stamps, Commercial Taxes Department.

2. On the homepage, click on ‘SAMPADA’.

3. You will see the SAMPADA Login Page, where new users can create a username and log in, while existing users can log in directly.

4. After logging in, enter the required details and make the payment online.

5. Download your e-stamp certificate or receipt once the payment is successful.

6. Check available appointment slots for your visit to the SRO.

 

In MP, registry fee for property and stamp duty can also be paid offline at the nearby Sub-Registrar’s office. If you wish to make this payment offline at the SRO office, take the original deed documents with you. You can make the payment via cash, demand draft, debit, or credit card. 

Also, some post offices and banks offer the facility to collect stamp duty, and you can visit them as per convenience.

 

When paying property registration charges in Madhya Pradesh, documents are required by all the involved parties to verify the address and signatures. Some of these documents include:

• Title Deed

• Sale Deed

• Receipts of paid property taxes

• Khata Certificate

• Encumbrance Certificate

• PAN Card of the owner and all involved parties

• Aadhaar Card of the owner and all involved parties

• Original Agreement of Sale

• Passport-size photos of all involved parties

• Power of Attorney

• No Objection Certificate

• Proof of payment of stamp duty and registration fee 

• Occupancy Certificate for new buildings by the builder

• Completion Certificate for under-construction buildings by the builder

You can get a stamp duty refund if you have paid the charges, but the purchase does not go through. However, the condition applies where you can only claim a refund within 6 months of the payment of stamp duty. 

To get a refund, you must apply for reimbursement to the Deputy Commissioner. After verification, 10% of the stamp duty amount will be deducted and the remaining funds will be transferred back. However, the registration fee on any registered property cannot be refunded.

Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act 1961, you can claim a tax exemption on stamp duty of up to ₹1.5 Lakhs. When filing an income tax return, you can claim a refund on the paid stamp duty. However, you can do this only within 1 year of the property purchase. Keep in mind that this does not apply to business properties. 

To address complaints against any stamp duty-related issues, you can reach out to the following:

Mr. M. Selvendran (Inspector General of Registration)

• Phone: 0755 2441953

• Email: igrebpl@nic.in

Mr. C. V. Sortey (Joint Inspector General of Registration)

• Phone: 0755 2441900

• Email: digrbhopal.mpigr@mp.gov.in