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Chandigarh · Last revised 2023

Stamp Duty in Chandigarh 2026 — Calculator & Rates

Male buyer 6% · Female buyer 4% · Registration 1%.

Property Details

Your Liability

Stamp Duty₹3.00 LChandigarh
Registration Fee₹50,0001%
Total Payable₹3.50 Lon ₹50.00 L

Effective transaction cost

7.00% of property value

Pay online: Chandigarh Revenue Dept →

State note: Chandigarh UT mirrors Delhi schedule (6%/4% with 2pp women rebate). Property allotment is overwhelmingly via Chandigarh Housing Board; resale market thin and tightly regulated.

Chandigarh stamp duty — what makes this state different

Chandigarh UT mirrors Delhi schedule (6%/4% with 2pp women rebate). Property allotment is overwhelmingly via Chandigarh Housing Board; resale market thin and tightly regulated.

Schedule aligned with Delhi since 2003 to maintain NCR-comparable transaction tax. CHB allotment letters were brought under stamp duty net in 2018.

Women-buyer policy

Sole-woman 4%. Joint M-F 5% blended. Joint F-F 4%. Deed must explicitly state ownership share to claim blended rate.

Tribal-area, SC/ST and agricultural-land rules

CHB first-allottee conveyance attracts ₹100 flat. Defence personnel posted at Chandimandir/Western Command get 50% rebate on first registration. Heritage Sector 17 commercial conveyance attracts separate UT cess.

How to pay Chandigarh stamp duty online

Chandigarh accepts e-Stamp through SHCIL for any amount above ₹500. Generate the e-Stamp challan at Chandigarh Revenue Dept ↗.

Steps: (1) Compute duty using the calculator. (2) Generate e-Stamp on SHCIL or state portal. (3) Book sub-registrar slot online. (4) Carry buyer + seller (with two witnesses), Aadhaar, PAN, recent property tax receipt, encumbrance certificate, and the executed sale deed in two originals. (5) Biometric capture at sub-registrar; registered deed released within 7 working days.

Common mistakes that void the registration

  • Under-declaring consideration below circle rate — sub-registrar levies on circle rate; gap becomes taxable under section 56(2)(x).
  • Wrong stamp paper denomination — using ₹500 stamp for ₹1Cr deed will be rejected; e-Stamp avoids this.
  • Missing two witnesses — Section 32 of Registration Act requires two witnesses physically present with PAN/Aadhaar.
  • Stale encumbrance certificate — most sub-registrars require EC dated within 30 days.
  • Power of Attorney not stamped separately — PoA itself attracts duty in Chandigarh and must be registered before executing the sale deed.

Estimates only. Verified against Chandigarh Revenue Dept. Always confirm the latest circle rate notification before drafting the agreement to sell.

FAQ — Chandigarh stamp duty

What is the current stamp duty rate in Chandigarh?

As of 2026, Chandigarh charges 6% for male buyers and 4% for female buyers, plus 1% registration fee. Last revised in 2023.

Is there a women-buyer rebate in Chandigarh?

Sole-woman 4%. Joint M-F 5% blended. Joint F-F 4%. Deed must explicitly state ownership share to claim blended rate.

How is stamp duty calculated in Chandigarh — on agreement value or circle rate?

On the HIGHER of agreement consideration or state circle rate. If you under-declare, the sub-registrar levies on circle rate anyway and the gap becomes deemed gift income under Section 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act.

Where do I pay Chandigarh stamp duty online?

Through https://chandigarh.gov.in/departments/revenue (Chandigarh Revenue Dept). e-Stamp via Stock Holding Corporation (SHCIL) for amounts above ₹500.

What is the registration fee in Chandigarh?

1%. Separate from stamp duty under Registration Act 1908.

Are there exemptions for tribal/SC-ST/agricultural land?

CHB first-allottee conveyance attracts ₹100 flat. Defence personnel posted at Chandimandir/Western Command get 50% rebate on first registration. Heritage Sector 17 commercial conveyance attracts separate UT cess.

When were Chandigarh stamp duty rates last revised?

Last revised in 2023. Schedule aligned with Delhi since 2003 to maintain NCR-comparable transaction tax. CHB allotment letters were brought under stamp duty net in 2018.

Can NRI buyers claim concessions in Chandigarh?

NRI/OCI buyers pay the same headline rate as resident male buyers unless the state offers a specific NRI concession. Punjab is the only state with explicit NRI rate at 5%.

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