Stamp Duty · Registration Fee
Property registration costs in Chhattisgarh are determined by state-specific regulations. Calculations are typically based on the higher of the agreement value or the government guidance value (market value).
| Value | Region | SD | Reg | Total | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15 Lakh | Chhattisgarh | ₹75,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹1,35,000 | 9.00% |
| ₹30 Lakh | Chhattisgarh | ₹1,50,000 | ₹1,20,000 | ₹2,70,000 | 9.00% |
| ₹50 Lakh | Chhattisgarh | ₹2,50,000 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹4,50,000 | 9.00% |
| ₹75 Lakh | Chhattisgarh | ₹3,75,000 | ₹3,00,000 | ₹6,75,000 | 9.00% |
Trilingual reference for common property registration and revenue terms in Chhattisgarh.
| English | Hindi | Hindi | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamp Duty | मुद्रांक शुल्क | मुद्रांक शुल्क | Mudrānk Shulk |
| Registration Fee | पंजीकरण शुल्क | पंजीकरण शुल्क | Panjeekaran Shulk |
| Market Value | बाज़ार मूल्य | बाज़ार मूल्य | Bazaar Moolya |
| Sale Deed (Bainama) | विक्रय पत्र / बैनामा | बैनामा | Vikray Patra / Bainaamaa |
| Encumbrance Certificate | भार प्रमाण पत्र | भार प्रमाण पत्र | Bhaar Pramaanpatra |
| Sub-Registrar Office | उप-पंजीयक कार्यालय | उप-पंजीयक कार्यालय | Up-Panjeeyak Kaaryaalay |
| Gift Deed | दान पत्र | दान पत्र | Daan Patra |
| Mutation | नामांतरण | नामांतरण | Naamaantaran |
| Bhuiya (CG Land Records) | भू-अभिलेख | भू-अभिलेख | Bhuiya |
Male: 5%, Female: 4%. Reg: 4%. Total: 9% (male), 8% (female).
Chhattisgarh has one of the most generous family gift-deed policies in India. Gift deeds to blood relatives — father, mother, spouse, son, daughter, daughter-in-law, brother, sister, grandchildren — attract 0% stamp duty. Gift deeds to non-family members attract only 0.5% stamp duty. The standard 4% registration fee applies (with a 2% rebate reported for property values ≤ ₹75 lakh).
At 4%, Chhattisgarh has one of the highest registration fees in India (most states charge 1-2%). Combined with 5% stamp duty, the total effective rate of 9% is significantly higher than the national average. Women pay 8% total (4% SD + 4% Reg) thanks to the 1% gender concession.
Stamp duty is calculated on whichever is HIGHER: the declared transaction value or the government-fixed guidance value. Current guidance values can be checked on the NGDRS Chhattisgarh portal (ngdrs.cg.gov.in) or the Bhuiya land records portal.
Yes. Stamp duty can be paid online through the NGDRS Chhattisgarh portal at ngdrs.cg.gov.in, or via SHCIL e-Stamping. Both are accepted at sub-registrar offices across the state.
Yes. Under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, 1961, stamp duty and registration charges paid on a self-occupied residential property can be claimed as a deduction up to an overall 80C cap of ₹1.5 lakh in a financial year, subject to conditions. Given the state's high 9% total cost, the 80C benefit is meaningful.
Standard documents include the sale deed, Aadhaar and PAN of buyer and seller, passport-size photos, previous title documents, Encumbrance Certificate, latest property tax receipts, and the Bhuiya land records extract (bhuiyan.cg.nic.in).
Yes. For property transactions valued at ₹50,000 or less, Chhattisgarh charges a flat registration fee of ₹500 instead of the standard 4%. This makes small-value transactions (low-value rural plots, amendments) more affordable.
Property must be registered within 4 months of the date of execution of the sale deed, per the Registration Act, 1908. Late registration attracts a penalty of up to 10 times the registration fee, at the discretion of the Sub-Registrar.
Source: IGR&S Chhattisgarh. IGRS Chhattisgarh Verified as of March 2026.
Disclaimer: Rates shown are indicative and based on publicly available government notifications as of 2026. Actual charges may vary based on property type, location classification, and applicable exemptions. Consult the Sub-Registrar office or a legal advisor for exact computation. 1acre.in is not liable for any discrepancy.