Stamp duty, Cess and Registration charges are associated with the purchase of a property in Pune. Stamp duty and Registration charges vary from state to state. These are payable under Section 3 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899. Government collects these Charges to validate sale agreements as well as to keep a record of it. A sale deed on which stamp duty is paid, is a proper and legal document. It can be produced as an evidence in courts. The buyer has to bear the cost of stamp duty, Cess as well as registration cost, both of which are fixed... Continue reading