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If you’re planning to get an affidavit, rental agreement, or property agreement made in Madhya Pradesh, get ready to pay more. The Madhya Pradesh government has passed the Indian Stamp (Madhya Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2025, and increased service charges for registration-related services. In some cases, the charges have been increased by up to 400% and even upto 500%.
Until now, affidavits used to cost around ₹200–₹300, including notary fees and a ₹50 stamp ticket. But with the new changes, the stamp ticket has been increased to ₹200, and the total cost of an affidavit could now go up to ₹500.
In the case of rental and property agreements, the charges have been increased a lot. Earlier ₹1,000 stamp ticket was required. But now, it has been increased to ₹5,000 plus sdditional ₹1,000–₹2,000 for documentation and notary fees. So, total charges for these agreements can now range between ₹1,500 and ₹7,000. This is a huge increase in charges that will directly impact the common man’s pocket.
| क्र. | स्टांप विवरण | पहले (₹) | अब (₹) | % वृद्धि |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | शपथ पत्र के लिए | 50 | 200 | 300% |
| 2 | अचल संपत्ति के लिए एग्रीमेंट जिसमें कब्जा नहीं दिया जाता | 1,000 | 5,000 | 400% |
| 3 | विकास, निर्माण, या प्रतिभूति बॉण्ड से इतर एग्रीमेंट जिसमें संविदा मूल्य 50 लाख तक है | 500 | 1,000 | 100% |
| 4 | सहमति विलेख (Consent deed) | 1,000 | 5,000 | 400% |
| 5 | पहले से रजिस्ट्रीकृत दस्तावेज में सुधार करने के लिए | 1,000 | 5,000 | 400% |
| 6 | रिवॉल्वर और पिस्टल के लाइसेंस के लिए | 5,000 | 10,000 | 100% |
| 6a | नवीनीकरण करने के लिए | 2,000 | 5,000 | 150% |
| 7 | साझेदारी विलेख (Partnership deed) | 2,000 | 5,000 | 150% |
| 8 | पावर ऑफ अटॉर्नी सिंगल ट्रांजेक्शन के लिए | 1,000 | 2,000 | 100% |
| 8a | और अधिक ट्रांजेक्शन के लिए | — | 5,000 | — |
| 9 | ट्रस्ट की संपत्ति के लिए | 1,000 | 5,000 | 400% |
Why the Government has Hiked Stamp Duty?
The government says this amendment is aimed at increasing revenue and streamlining documentation. A total of 12 services under the Registration Department have been amended, and 9 of these will directly affect ordinary citizens. The biggest hikes are in the stamp duty on agreements and legal documents.
Political Reaction
During the Assembly session on Wednesday, eight bills were passed, including this one. However, the Congress party walked out in protest, claiming the new charges are unfair and will burden ordinary people who need these documents for everyday purposes like renting homes or making property deals. Madhya Pradesh already charges more tax from public in comparison to other states such as Uttar Pradesh. Employees in Madhya Pradesh have to pay Professional Tax per month which is not applicable in some other states. Moreover, more fees is charged from public on renewal of vehicles in comparison to other states.
If we talk about liquor prices, Madhya Pradesh imposes higher charges on the sale of liquor compared to many other states. Reports suggest that the cost of liquor in Madhya Pradesh is higher than in neighbouring states like Uttar Pradesh.
Some Relief for Public: Family Definition Expanded
Earlier, in cases of property division, only close family members (like parents, children, spouse, siblings) were charged a lower 0.5% stamp duty. But widowed sisters-in-law and their children were not included in the family definition and had to pay 5% stamp duty.
Now, the new amendment includes widowed sisters-in-law and their children in the legal definition of family. As a result, they too will benefit from the lower 0.5% stamp duty when dividing property within the family.
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