Stamp Duty and Property Registration Charges in Telangana

You need to compulsorily register any land or property you purchase in Telangana at the sub-registrar office. Until this process is completed, the transfer or acquisition remains incomplete. 

To carry out this registration, you need to pay the stamp duty and registration charges to Telangana’s Registration and Stamps Department. Stamp duty and registration fees affect property rates in Telangana, with certain properties being exempt from stamp duty charges. 

Refer to the following table to know the charges according to the official Telangana’s Registration and Stamps Department:

Stamp duty and registration fees imposed by the department vary based on factors such as the area and type of property. Some key factors affecting these charges in Telangana include:

• Type of Property

The registration charges and stamp duty fees differ depending on the property type, such as residential houses, villas, flats, or commercial land

• Location of Property

The stamp duty and registration fees vary depending on the property's location. For example, whether the land is situated near a municipality or in a more rural area

• Circle Rate of Property

The circle rate, or reckoner rate, refers to the minimum price set by the government for property transactions in a particular area. Local authorities determine these rates, which can vary based on factors such as property size and proximity to amenities

Stamp duty and registration fees are paid to the government to transfer the property to the buyer’s name. The stamp duty, imposed by the Registration and Stamps Department of Telangana, is a percentage of the property’s market value. Therefore, higher stamp duty increases the property’s market cost.

Additionally, registration fees are a fixed amount added to the property sale price and stamp duty charges. This increases the overall property cost, and failure to pay these charges within the specified time can result in penalties and legal issues.

The stamp duty in Telangana is calculated by assessing the property's usage, the owner's demographic details, and the market value. The calculation is based on:

• Analysis of the property's location

• Calculation of the total market value

• Determining whether the property is for commercial or residential use

• Number of floors and the type of property, such as a building, apartment, or villa

• Age and gender of the property owner

You can also use free online calculators to estimate the stamp duty amount for purchasing land. Simply input the property details, including area and total sale value, to receive the total stamp duty amount.

You can pay the stamp duty charges directly by visiting the sub-registrar office in Telangana and completing the necessary formalities. Alternatively, you can also complete this procedure online via Telangana’s Registration and Stamps Department. Here is how:

1. Go to the official portal and click on ‘Login’

2. Enter your mobile number/email ID, user type, password, and captcha code

3. After logging in, upload the required documents and proceed to pay the stamp duty fees and registration charges

4. Book a time slot at the nearest Telangana Sub-registrar office (SRO)

5. After the office provides you with a document number and thumb impression, the documents will be scanned and uploaded to the portal

6. Download the slip online for future reference 

Documents required for property registration in Telangana in the owner’s name involve documentation for all parties involved, two witnesses, and some documents from the executants. These include:

• Original document with signatures of all parties

• eSTAMPS confirming full payment of stamp duty, registration fees, transfer duty, and any other applicable charges

• Section 32A form of executants or witnesses, if applicable

• Address proof of witnesses and executants (Aadhaar Card, passport, driving licence, PAN card, etc.

• Photo (8/6 inches) of the front view of the property

• Original or photocopy of GPA/SPA

• Other property-related documents issued by any local department

To obtain a refund for stamp duty in Telangana that has already been paid, you can claim it within six months from the payment date. For claims made within this period, the department will evaluate the application, deduct 10% of the stamp duty amount, and refund the balance. 

Here is how you can do so:

1. Apply to the District Collector, Sub-Collector, Deputy Collector, R.D.O, or Tahsildar under Section 2(9) of the I.S. Act

2. Submit the application through the sub-registrar where the payment was registered

3. Clearly state the reasons for claiming the refund and provide the original receipt issued by the bank branch

4. After verifying the original challan and receipt and confirming it has not been used, the authorities will issue a certificate

5. Based on this certificate, 10% of the stamp duty amount will be deducted, and the remaining amount will be refunded

You can claim a tax exemption on stamp duty and registration charges paid for purchasing property under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961. 

You are eligible for a tax deduction of up to ₹1.5 Lakh on the purchase of an under-construction property. However, this tax exemption is applicable only if you are the primary owner of the property. 

According to Telangana’s Registration and Stamps Department, stamp duty and registration charges apply to all types of residential and commercial properties. These charges are mandatory for owning or transferring ownership to another person.

For any queries or complaints, you can contact Telangana’s Registration and Stamps Department via the following methods:

• Call: 1800 599 4788

• WhatsApp: 8247619983

• Email: grievance-igrs@igrs.telangana.gov.in

Here are the ways to reach the Commissioner and Inspector General of the Stamps Department:

• Call: 040 23449157, 040 23449159

• Email: comm-ig@igrs.telangana.gov.in

• Address: 5-3-953, Registration Bhavan, 4th and 5th Floor, NizamShahi Road, Osmangunj, M.J.Market, Hyderabad, Telangana 500001