What is the stamp duty rate for buying property in Hyderabad?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Stamp duty in Hyderabad is fixed by the Telangana Rent Control Act 1960 and varies with gender of the buyer and location. The Telangana High Court has repeatedly held that underpayment of stamp duty renders a sale deed inadmissible in evidence.

You pay duty before registering the deed at the sub-registrar office. Women buyers often get a concession.

The duty is calculated on the ready reckoner rate or transaction value, whichever is higher. An adjudication reference can settle the payable amount in advance.