Stamp Duty in Puducherry 2026 — Calculator & Rates
Male buyer 7% · Female buyer 7% (no rebate) · Registration 4%.
Puducherry stamp duty — what makes this state different
Puducherry UT mirrors Tamil Nadu schedule almost exactly — 7% stamp + 4% registration = 11% combined, among the highest in India. No women rebate. Schedule covers all four enclaves: Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam.
Puducherry follows TN rate-revisions in lockstep; the 4% registration fee was harmonised with TN in 2003. Mahe (Kerala enclave) and Yanam (AP enclave) follow Puducherry schedule, not the surrounding state.
Women-buyer policy
No women rebate. Cabinet has not acted on a 2022 industry submission for 1% rebate.
Tribal-area, SC/ST and agricultural-land rules
Charitable trust under section 12A attracts ₹100 flat. French-era heritage property regularisations under 2019 scheme attract ₹500 flat.
How to pay Puducherry stamp duty online
Puducherry accepts e-Stamp through SHCIL for any amount above ₹500. Generate the e-Stamp challan at Puducherry Stamps & Registration ↗.
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 Puducherry and must be registered before executing the sale deed.
Estimates only. Verified against Puducherry Stamps & Registration. Always confirm the latest circle rate notification before drafting the agreement to sell.
FAQ — Puducherry stamp duty
What is the current stamp duty rate in Puducherry?
As of 2026, Puducherry charges 7% for male buyers and 7% (no rebate) for female buyers, plus 4% registration fee. Last revised in 2023.
Is there a women-buyer rebate in Puducherry?
No women rebate. Cabinet has not acted on a 2022 industry submission for 1% rebate.
How is stamp duty calculated in Puducherry — 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 Puducherry stamp duty online?
Through https://stamp.py.gov.in/ (Puducherry Stamps & Registration). e-Stamp via Stock Holding Corporation (SHCIL) for amounts above ₹500.
What is the registration fee in Puducherry?
4%. Separate from stamp duty under Registration Act 1908.
Are there exemptions for tribal/SC-ST/agricultural land?
Charitable trust under section 12A attracts ₹100 flat. French-era heritage property regularisations under 2019 scheme attract ₹500 flat.
When were Puducherry stamp duty rates last revised?
Last revised in 2023. Puducherry follows TN rate-revisions in lockstep; the 4% registration fee was harmonised with TN in 2003. Mahe (Kerala enclave) and Yanam (AP enclave) follow Puducherry schedule, not the surrounding state.
Can NRI buyers claim concessions in Puducherry?
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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