Meghalaya Stamp Duty Rates 2026
Property registration costs in Meghalaya 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 | Meghalaya | ₹1,50,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹1,65,000 | 11.00% |
| ₹30 Lakh | Meghalaya | ₹3,00,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹3,30,000 | 11.00% |
| ₹50 Lakh | Meghalaya | ₹5,00,000 | ₹50,000 | ₹5,50,000 | 11.00% |
| ₹75 Lakh | Meghalaya | ₹7,50,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹8,25,000 | 11.00% |
Revenue Terms — English · Hindi · Khasi/Garo
Trilingual reference for common property registration and revenue terms in Meghalaya.
| English | Hindi | Khasi/Garo | 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 |
| Community Land (Ri Kynti) | सामुदायिक भूमि | Ri Kynti | Ri Kynti |
Legal Framework
- The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Meghalaya) (Indian Stamp Act)
- The Registration Act, 1908 (Registration Act)
- The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (with limited applicability in Sixth Schedule areas) (Transfer of Property Act)
- Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India (establishes Autonomous District Councils — Khasi, Garo, Jaintia — with separate land laws) (Sixth Schedule of the Constitution)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is stamp duty in Meghalaya?
Male: 10% (highest in India), Female: 8%. Reg: 1%.
Do women get a stamp duty concession in Meghalaya?
Yes. Women buyers in Meghalaya pay 8% stamp duty (a 2% concession vs 10% for men). Given Meghalaya's matrilineal Khasi/Garo inheritance traditions where property generally passes to the youngest daughter, this concession aligns with customary practice.
Does stamp duty apply to community or clan land in Meghalaya?
Community land (Ri Kynti) and land held under the Autonomous District Councils (Khasi, Garo, Jaintia) — established under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution — operate under separate customary and council rules. Stamp duty applicability and rates may differ from private-plot norms. Consult the relevant District Council and local Sub-Registrar for transactions involving such land.
Is there a municipal tax on stamp duty in Meghalaya?
Yes — multiple sources indicate that properties located in municipal areas (such as Shillong) attract an additional 10% tax on the stamp duty amount itself. This is separate from the base 10% stamp duty and 1% registration fee. Verify applicability with the local Sub-Registrar based on the property's municipal classification.
