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Introduction
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The Tamil Nadu Stamp Act, 2013
The Tamil Nadu Stamp Act, 2013 is an Act of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly that consolidates and amends the law relating to stamps in the state. It came into force on October 1, 2013.
The Act provides for the levy of stamp duty on various instruments, such as conveyances, contracts, wills, and guarantees. It also prescribes the manner in which instruments should be stamped and the penalties for non-compliance.
The Act also establishes a Valuation Committee to determine the market value of immovable property for the purpose of stamp duty assessment.
Some of the key provisions of the Tamil Nadu Stamp Act, 2013 are as follows:
- All instruments chargeable with duty must be stamped before or at the time of execution.
- Instruments executed out of India may be stamped within three months after they have been first received in the state.
- The person required to cancel an adhesive stamp must do so by writing his name or initial or the name or initials of his firm with the date of his so writing.
- No second instrument chargeable with duty shall be written upon a piece of stamped paper upon which an instrument chargeable with duty has already been written.
- The Valuation Committee shall consist of a chairman and two members appointed by the government.
- The committee shall determine the market value of immovable property for the purpose of stamp duty assessment.
Stamp Duty in Tamil Nadu
| Document | Explanation | Stamp Duty Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgement of a debt | A written acknowledgment of owing a debt. | 0.5% of the amount acknowledged |
| Administration Bond | A bond filed by administrators of an estate. | 0.5% of the value of the property |
| Adoption Deed | Legal document formalizing the adoption of a person. | 0.5% of the value of the property |
| Affidavit | A written statement of facts sworn to be true. | Click Here to get details |
| Agreement or Memorandum of an Agreement | A contract between parties outlining terms and conditions. | 0.5% of the value of the property or transaction involved |
| Agreement related to deposit of Title-Deeds, Pawn or Pledge | Document related to the deposit or pledge of assets. | 0.5% of the value of the property |
| Appointment in Execution of Power | Document appointing someone to execute a power. | Rs. 15 |
| Appraisement or Valuation | Document relating to the appraisal or valuation of property. | Rs. 5 |
| Apprenticeship Deed | Agreement outlining terms of an apprenticeship. | Rs. 5 |
| Articles of Association of a Company | Document detailing regulations for a company’s operation. | Rs. 25 |
| Articles of Clerkship | Document related to a clerk’s articles of training. | Rs. 250 |
| Award | Legal decision or judgment by an arbitrator. | 0.5% of the amount awarded |
| Bill of Exchange | Written order to pay a certain amount to a specific party. | Nil |
| Bond | Agreement with specified financial obligations. | 0.5% of the amount secured by the bond |
| Bottomry Bond | Bond related to maritime law, involving ship and cargo. | 0.5% of the amount secured by the bond |
| Cancellation | Document cancelling a previous agreement or transaction. | Rs. 5 |
| Certificate of Sale | Document certifying the sale of property. | Rs. 5 on Every Rs. 500 |
| Certificate or Other Document | General term for various types of certificates. | Rupee 1 |
| Charter Party | Agreement for hiring a whole or part of a ship. | Rupee 1 |
| Composition Deed | Agreement settling terms of debt repayment. | 0.5% of the amount agreed upon |
| Conveyance | Transfer of property ownership. | 6% of the value of the property |
| Conveyance in the nature of part performance | Conveyance showing partial transfer. | 3% of the value of the property |
| Copy or extract | Duplicate copy or extract of a document. | Rupee 1 |
| Counterpart or duplicate | Duplicate or counterpart of an original document. | Rupee 1 |
| Customs Bond | Bond related to customs duties or taxes. | Rs. 5 |
| Debenture | Document evidencing a loan or debt. | Rs. 3.75 on every Rs. 500 |
| Divorce | Legal dissolution of a marriage. | Rupee 1 |
| Entry as an advocate, vakil, or attorney on the roll of any high court | Enrolment as a legal practitioner. | Rs. 500 (Advocate/Vakil), Rs. 250 (Attorney) |
| Exchange of Property | Transfer of property through exchange. | 6% of the value of the property |
| Further Charge | Additional charge on an existing mortgage. | 0.5% of the amount secured by the charge |
| Gift | Transfer of property as a gift. | Nil |
| Indemnity Bond | Bond ensuring compensation for loss or damage. | 0.5% of the amount secured by the bond |
| Lease | Legal agreement for property use. | 1% of the annual rent, Click here to get more detai |
| Letter of allotment of shares | Letter confirming allocation of shares in a company. | Rupee 1 |
| Letter of Credit (Letter of Guarantee) | Financial instrument to ensure payment to a third party. | Rupee 1 |
| Letter of License | Document granting a license for certain actions. | Rs. 10 |
| Memorandum of association of a company | Legal document outlining company’s constitution. | Rs. 40 |
| Mortgage Deed | Document related to mortgage of property. | 6% of the value of the property |
| Mortgage of a crop | Mortgage of agricultural produce or crop. | 0.5% of the value of the crop |
| Notarial Act | Act performed by a notary public, often involving oaths. | Rupee 1 |
| Note or Memorandum | Written note or memorandum of a transaction. | Rs. 10 |
| Order for the payment of money | Official order for the payment of a certain amount. | Rupee 1 |
| Partition | Document related to the partition of property. | 6% of the value of the property |
| Partnership Deed | Agreement outlining terms of partnership. | Rs. 10 |
| Dissolution of Partnership | Document regarding the dissolution of a partnership. | Rs. 5 |
| Power of Attorney | Authorization to act on someone’s behalf. | Rupee 1 apart from attorney to sell any immovable property |
| Protest of Bill or Note | Formal declaration of dishonor of a negotiable instrument. | Rupee 1 |
| Receipt | Document acknowledging the receipt of money or goods. | Rupee 1 |
| Reconveyance of Mortgaged Property | Transfer of mortgaged property back to the owner. | Rs. 10 |
| Release | Document releasing someone from a claim or obligation. | Rs. 10 |
| Security Bond | Bond providing security against a certain event. | 0.5% of the amount secured by the bond |
| Surrender of Lease | Document surrendering a lease agreement. | Nil |
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