Lakshadweep Stamp Duty Rates 2026
Property registration costs in Lakshadweep are determined by state-specific regulations. Calculations are typically based on the higher of the agreement value or the government guidance value (market value).
Total Registration Cost — Quick Reference
| Value | Region | SD | Reg | Total | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15 Lakh | Lakshadweep | ₹75,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹90,000 | 6.00% |
| ₹30 Lakh | Lakshadweep | ₹1,50,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹1,80,000 | 6.00% |
| ₹50 Lakh | Lakshadweep | ₹2,50,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹3,00,000 | 6.00% |
| ₹75 Lakh | Lakshadweep | ₹3,75,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹4,50,000 | 6.00% |
Revenue Terms — English · Hindi · Malayalam
Trilingual reference for common property registration and revenue terms in Lakshadweep.
| English | Hindi | Malayalam | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamp Duty | मुद्रांक शुल्क | സ്റ്റാമ്പ് ഡ്യൂട്ടി | Stamp Duty |
| Sale Deed | विक्रय पत्र | വിൽപ്പന ആധാരം | Vilppana Aadhaaram |
| Encumbrance Certificate | भार प्रमाण पत्र | ഭാരമില്ലായ്മ സർട്ടിഫിക്കറ്റ് | Bhaaramillaayma Certificate |
Legal Framework
- The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Lakshadweep) (ഇന്ത്യൻ സ്റ്റാമ്പ് ആക്ട്)
- The Registration Act, 1908 (രജിസ്ട്രേഷൻ ആക്ട്)
- The Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy Regulation, 1965 (critical — severely restricts land ownership to native Scheduled Tribe members) (ലക്ഷദ്വീപ് ഭൂമി റെവന്യൂ ആൻഡ് ടെനൻസി റെഗുലേഷൻ, 1965)
- The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (പട്ടികവർഗ്ഗ-പരമ്പരാഗത വനവാസി ചട്ടം)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is stamp duty in Lakshadweep?
Uniform 5% SD + 1% Reg = 6%. No gender concession.
Can non-islanders buy land in Lakshadweep?
Generally, NO. Land ownership in Lakshadweep is tightly restricted under the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy Regulation, 1965. Only native Scheduled Tribe members can own land in most areas. Non-islanders face severe restrictions on purchasing property in the Union Territory. Any buyer from outside the islands should consult the Lakshadweep UT Administration before considering a transaction.
Is the stamp duty calculator practically useful for Lakshadweep?
Very few private property transactions occur on the open market in Lakshadweep because of the land-ownership restrictions under the 1965 Regulation. The calculator estimates are useful for the narrow set of transactions that are permitted — mostly between islanders — but the primary question for any non-islander buyer remains whether the transaction is legally allowed in the first place.
