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Today’s modern era has been witness to a hike in demand for home ownership. This change in purchase decisions have led to alterations with regards to the registration and stamp duty charges levied by the Government of West Bengal. If you are one who’s considering investing in a new home of your own, the process of flat registration in Kolkata does carry weight. 

This process, often termed as e-nathikaran, covers the process of physically submitting a document as proof of authenticity. Additionally, there are some online processes such as stamp duty charges that can be paid online to avoid taking the long road ahead. 

With these new processes comes questions raised by many who are yet to educate themselves with respect to these new additions. Some of which are directly interrelated to some Facts and Questions related to flat and land registration in Kolkata. 

Read to know more about how these processes can make homeownership much less complex and safer in the long run. 

 

Q1. What is The Online Registration Site for Flats in Kolkata?

Ans: The real estate market has upscaled for sure seeing multiple advancements in their registration process. Especially with regards to flat registration in Kolkata. With the help of the E-nathikaran system one can pay their taxes online at www.wbregistration.gov.in . 

 

Q2. What are The Rules for Flat Registration in West Bengal?

Ans: Need to know the process for flat registration? Here’s what you need to know. 

• Decode the amount requirement for payment
• Prepare the sales deed
• Keep necessary documents such as address proof, no-objection certificate, passport photograph of owner and two witnesses, recent tax payment receipt, bank statement (if any mortgage payments), approved building plans, owner’s title deeds, and a demand draft for easy payment
• Meet the sub-registrar for easy registration
• Pay the required registration fees i.e 1.5% of the property value- this can only be availed if you have registered within four months of signing the sales deed
• Collect the original paperwork once the sub-registrar has approved them all. Ensure to keep all original copies handy. 

 

Q3. What is the Registration Cost of a Flat in Kolkata?

Ans: The registration cost for a flat in Kolkata does vary keeping the demographics in mind. If your property is situated in the metropolitan periphery, the stamp duty is 6% for properties less than 25L. If the flat in Kolkata costs more than 40L, 7% is the stamp duty to be charged. 

For localities under the Panchayat rule, 5% stamp duty is charged for properties under 25L and 6% for those above 40L. 

 

Q4. What are the Documents Required to Purchase a Flat in Kolkata?

Ans: Purchasing a new flat in Kolkata is not any small decision made. It covers a lifetime of hard-earned savings invested in the future of your loved ones. Since this is a big decision, every step needs to be clear as a crystal, just like the documents for authenticity. Here’s all you need to show when purchasing a flat in Kolkata. 

• Government Authorized Identity Card
• NOC for the Property
• Passport size images of the Owner and Two Witnesses 
• Recently Paid Tax Receipt
• Approved Building Plans
• Title Deeds for the Land (from the Owner)
• A Demand Draft for Payment of Stamp Duty

 

Q5. How to Pay Tax for Flat in Kolkata? 

Ans: Property taxes in Kolkata can be paid either online and offline. These two processes follow certain steps that one needs to know to ensure everything runs effortlessly. 

Paying Taxes Online:

• Visit the official website of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation i.e. https://www.kmcgov.in/KMCPortal/HomeAction.do 
• Search for the online payment section located on the top right area of the website. 
• Choose Property Tax as an option. This will lead you to a dropdown where you need to select the All Bill option
• Enter your assessee number followed by  necessary contact information
  Once submitted you will be redirected to the unpaid property tax section. Enter the necessary amount and proceed further
• Once done, you will receive an e-receipt for the same

Paying Taxes Offline:

• Visit your nearest Kolkata Municipal Corporation Office
• Fill in the land or property tax application form with all necessary details
• Submit the form at the counter and pay either via cheque or cash 

 

Q6. How to Pay Stamp Duty in West Bengal?

Ans: Stamp duty payments are easy to pay keeping the plethora of options it offers. Below are some of the steps you need to know

• An online portal from the Department of Registration for seamless and time-saving payments
• Visit your nearest bank and fill in a challan with property and fee details
• Issue a demand draft to the Sub Registrar of Assurances
• Direct or physical payment at the sub-treasury office
• Seamless payment of stamp duty present within the sales deed of most renowned real estate developers 
• Hire an agent to look into this payment and pay him or her a fee for their service 

 

Q7. Is There Any Discount on Stamp Duty in West Bengal?

Ans: From 1st July,2024 the Government of West Bengal has taken an initiative to take a step back on temporary relief measures with a 2 percent reduction in stamp duty and 10 percent circle rate slash.  This would help new homebuyers looking for a new property purchase their dream project at a price lesser than expected. 

 

Q8. Can Stamp Duty be Paid Online in India?

Ans: The answer is YES. The Government of India gives customers the opportunity to skip traditional payment methods and welcome the all-new online payment portals to save on time and effort. Their easy-to-access website helps customers have a first mover advantage in paying stamp duties at their own convenience. So with changing times, flat registration in Kolkata is made a lot more convenient and transparent. 

 

Q9: How Can I schedule an Appointment for Property Registration in Kolkata?

Ans: After paying the fees for the necessary stamp duties, you can schedule an appointment by logging into the E-registration portal and following the necessary steps further. 

We hope we have left no question unanswered and cleared the air. If you still have any doubts with registration or booking your flat in Kolkata, look no further than The Salarpuria Group and cement a better future today.