how to register sale deed for property purchase in Kolkata

A sale deed for property purchase in Kolkata must be registered under Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908, and Section 54 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. The buyer and seller must appear before the Sub-Registrar with the sale deed, identity proofs, property documents, encumbrance certificate, and tax receipts. The Calcutta High Court has held that registration of the sale deed is mandatory for transfer of title of immovable property, and an unregistered sale deed is void. West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 prescribes stamp duty and registration charges payable on sale deeds, which vary based on property value and location in West Bengal. The sale deed must contain details of the property, consideration, boundaries, and encumbrances. Stamp duty must be paid before registration through non-judicial stamp papers, franking, or e-stamping. After registration, mutation of revenue records must be effected to complete the transfer.