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

Detailed Legal Analysis

Registration fees in Thoothukudi are a percentage of the property value under the Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act 1960. The Madras 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.