Stamp Duty and Property Registration Charges in Telangana

Stamp duty is among the most critical revenue resources for the Government. We must pay stamp duty at the time of a document’s execution. We do this by fixing the non-judicial stamps to the paper or via e-stamps in favour of the Head of Account of the Commissioner and Inspector General of Registration and Stamps.

So, to know more about the stamp duty in Telangana, read on.

What Are the Stamp Duty Rates in Telangana?

Stamp duty is a tax that the State government levies. We pay this tax when property exchanges hands, that is, a transfer of property takes place.

Stamp duty charges vary from state to state. Further, buyers have to pay 1% of the deal value in the form of registration charges.

We pay stamp duty and registration charges in Telangana in the following scenarios:

Purchase of real estate property in Telangana
Sale of immovable property
Partition of property
Gift and settlement
Power of attorney

Present Stamp Duty and Registration Charges in Telangana

The Registration and Stamp Department of Telangana collects around 6% of the property value as the registration charges. The registration charges include the following -

Stamp duty
Transfer duty
Registration fee
Nominal user charge

Note that the stamp duty in Telangana is the same for men and women.

Stamp Duty Charges in Telangana on Immovable Properties

Below are the stamp duty rates for property registration in Telangana.

Sales Agreement	Stamp Duty	Registration Charges
Sale of immovable property in corporations, selection grade and special grade municipalities	4%	0.5%
Sale of immovable property in other areas	4%	0.5%
Apartments/flats, including semi-furnished, in all areas	4%	0.5%
Sale agreement with GPA	5% (4% adjustable and 1% not adjustable)	₹ 2000
Sale agreement with possession	4%	0.5% (subject to a minimum of ₹ 1,000 and a maximum of ₹ 20,000)
Sale agreement without possession	0.5%	0.5% (subject to a minimum of ₹1,000 and a maximum of ₹20,000)

Stamp Duty in Telangana for Partition of Property, Gift, and Settlement

Below is the stamp and registration fee for the partition of property, gift and settlement in Telangana.

Type of Partition	Stamp Duty	Registration Fee
Partition among family members	0.5% on VSS, subject to a maximum of ₹ 20,000	₹1000
Partition among co-owners that are not family members	1% on VSS	₹1000
Settlement among family members	1%	0.5% (subject to a minimum of ₹ 1,000 and maximum of ₹ 10,000)
A settlement with non-family members	2%	0.5% (subject to a minimum of ₹ 1,000 and maximum of ₹ 10,000)
Settlement for charitable purposes	1%	0.5% (subject to a minimum of ₹ 1,000 and maximum of ₹ 10,000)
Gift in favour of relatives	1%	0.5% (subject to a minimum of ₹ 1,000 and maximum of ₹ 10,000)
Gift in other cases	4%	0.5% (subject to a minimum of ₹ 1,000 and maximum of ₹ 10,000)

Stamp Duty in Telangana Based on the Power of Attorney and Will

The Telangana stamp duty on the power of attorney and will are -

Type of Documentation	Stamp Duty	Registration Fees
General power of attorney authorising a family member to sell, transfer and develop an immovable property	₹ 1,000	0.5% (subject to a minimum of ₹ 1,000 and maximum of ₹ 20,000)
General power of attorney authorising an agent or others to sell, transfer and develop an immovable property	1%	0.5% (subject to a minimum of ₹ 1,000 and maximum of ₹ 20,000)
General power of attorney for any other purpose other than authorising an agent or others to sell, transfer and develop an immovable property	₹ 50	₹ 1,000
Special power of attorney	₹ 20	₹ 1,000 for attestation
Will	Unknown	₹ 1,000

How Are the Stamp Duty and Registration Charges Calculated in Telangana?

We calculate the stamp duty and registration charges as per the tables given above.

Let's look at a simple example to understand this calculation -

Cost of Property	₹1,00,000
Stamp duty	4% of ₹1,00,000 = ₹4000
Registration charges	0.5% of = ₹5000

Thus, if a property costs around ₹ 1,00,000, then the stamp duty will be ₹ 4000 and registry fee will be ₹5000.

Steps to Use a Stamp Duty Calculator

Step 1: Visit the following portal.
Step 2: Select the State as Telangana.
Step 3: The calculator will display the stamp duty you have to pay.

How to Pay Stamp Duty and Registration Fees in Telangana?

Online Procedure

Step 1: Visit this portal.
Step 2: Upload all the required documents and pay the fee.
Step 3: Book a time slot and appointment with the sub registrar.
Step 4: Visit the SRO and get the documents verified. Also present e-KYC.
Step 5: The officer will then complete the process and provide you with endorsement of the registered document.

Offline Procedure

To pay in the offline method, one has to visit the sub-registrar’s office and pay the fees in the form of a challan.

That was all regarding the stamp duty in Telangana. Real estate developers in Telangana want a stamp duty cut so that sales will not be impacted. Moreover, they have submitted a memorandum to the State government asking for a 50% reduction in property registration charges.

What Are the Factors That Affect Stamp Duty in Telangana?

Two factors impact the stamp duty in Telangana. They are -

Type of property (residential or commercial)
Location (urban or rural)

Are Tax Benefits Available on Stamp Duty and Registration Charges?

There are tax benefits for stamp duty in Telangana. You can claim deduction under Section 80C. The maximum deduction amount under Section 80C is capped at ₹1,50,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

✓ What happens if you do not pay stamp duty in Telangana?

If you do not pay stamp duty, the transaction will not have legal status, and the law cannot accept it as evidence. Moreover, there will be the imposition of penalty for the failure to pay the stamp duty.

✓ Is stamp duty in Telangana inclusive of GST?

No, stamp duty and GST are two different taxes and are calculated separately.