Incorrect stamp duty payment

Hi Abhay,

Regarding your partnership deed stamp duty short payment issue, here’s what you can do:

1. Check the Applicable Stamp Duty Rules for Your State

• Stamp duty rates and rules differ state-wise in India.

• Confirm the exact duty payable for a partnership deed with capital contribution of ₹1,00,000 in your state’s Stamp Act or official website.

2. Can You Pay the Shortfall Now?

• Usually, short payment of stamp duty can be rectified by paying the remaining amount later, but it must be done before the document is used as evidence in any legal proceeding.

• Franking is generally for the initial stamp duty payment, but some states allow adhesive stamps or e-stamping to pay additional duty.

• GRASS (Government Receipt Accounting System) or e-stamping is commonly used for such payments.

3. Suggested Steps:

• Contact your local Stamp Office or the official e-stamping agency to check if they allow payment of additional stamp duty now via GRASS or adhesive stamps.

• Pay the remaining ₹500 promptly to avoid penalties or legal issues.

• Keep the receipt or proof of this additional payment along with the original deed.

4. Legal Validity:

• Once the full stamp duty is paid, the deed’s legal validity is restored.

• If you delay, the deed may be considered under-stamped and could lead to penalties or inadmissibility in courts.

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