Changes in Stamp Duty

The Government of Karnataka in its 2007-08 budget has introduced several changes in the stamp duty levied on various instruments .These are effective from 1-04-09.Some of them are discussed below:
1. Stamp duty on sale transaction of all immovable properties has been reduced form 7.5% to 6%.The cess on stamp duty will be 10% and surcharge for properties situated within corporation limits will be 2% and within village Panchayaths will be 3%.
2. Sale agreements not involving possession of property. Presently the stamp duty varies from Rs 10 to Rs 200/-.Now the same is increased to .25% of the value of the agreement.
3.  Joint Development Agreements: 1% of the value involved.
4. GPA for Joint development: 1% of the value involved.
5. Other GPAs: Rs 200/-(Presently Rs 100/-)
5. Lease
a. Up to 5 years: 1% on the value of security deposit and average annual rent
b. Above 5 years and  up to 10 years: 2% on the value of security deposit and average annual rent
c. Above 10 years and up to 30 years: 4% on the value of security deposit and average annual rent
d. For a period above 30 years : 6% of the market value.
5. For duplicate registration: Rs 500/-(Instead of Rs 50/-)
6. Release: 6% instead of present 2.5% and 3.75%