How are registration fees calculated when I buy a flat in Thiruvananthapuram?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Registration fees in Thiruvananthapuram are a percentage of the property value under the Kerala Rent Control Act 1963. The Kerala High Court has clarified that registration charges are distinct from stamp duty and cannot be adjusted.

The fee is typically 1% of the consideration. You pay it at the sub-registrar when you present the deed.

Underpayment attracts a penalty up to ten times the deficit. The receipt is needed for mutation and property tax assessment.