Manipur Stamp Duty Rates 2026
Property registration costs in Manipur 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 | Manipur | ₹1,05,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹1,30,000 | 8.67% |
| ₹30 Lakh | Manipur | ₹2,10,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹2,35,000 | 7.83% |
| ₹50 Lakh | Manipur | ₹3,50,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹3,75,000 | 7.50% |
| ₹75 Lakh | Manipur | ₹5,25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹5,50,000 | 7.33% |
Revenue Terms — English · Hindi · Meitei
Trilingual reference for common property registration and revenue terms in Manipur.
| English | Hindi | Meitei | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamp Duty | मुद्रांक शुल्क | Stamp Duty | Stamp Duty |
| Sale Deed | विक्रय पत्र | Sale Deed | Vikray Patra |
| Encumbrance Certificate | भार प्रमाण पत्र | Encumbrance Certificate | Bhaar Pramaanpatra |
| Sub-Registrar Office | उप-पंजीयक कार्यालय | Sub-Registrar Office | Up-Panjeeyak Kaaryaalay |
| Mutation | नामांतरण | Mutation | Naamaantaran |
Legal Framework
- The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Manipur) (Indian Stamp Act)
- The Registration Act, 1908 (Registration Act)
- The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Transfer of Property Act)
- Income Tax Act, 1961 — Section 80C (stamp duty & registration deduction, up to ₹1.5 lakh subject to conditions) (Income Tax Act — Section 80C)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is stamp duty in Manipur?
Uniform 7% stamp duty for all buyers (no gender concession). Registration fee is 3%, capped at ₹25,000. For properties above ₹8.33 lakh, the cap applies — so total effective rate tapers from ~8.67% at ₹15 lakh to ~7.33% at ₹75 lakh.
Do women get a stamp duty concession in Manipur?
No. Manipur does not offer gender-based stamp duty concessions. Both men and women pay the same uniform 7% stamp duty and 3% registration fee (capped at ₹25,000).
How is stamp duty calculated in Manipur?
Stamp duty in Manipur is calculated on whichever is HIGHER: the declared transaction value or the government-fixed guidance value. The 3% registration fee is capped at ₹25,000 regardless of property size, making registration relatively cheap for higher-value properties.
What documents are needed for property registration in Manipur?
Standard documents include the sale deed, Aadhaar and PAN of buyer and seller, passport-size photos, previous title documents, Encumbrance Certificate, and latest property tax receipts.
