Frequently Asked Questions
Stamp Duty Valuation is the official assessment of a property's value used to calculate the stamp duty and registration charges payable during the transfer, sale, or gift of a property.
The Sub-Registrar Office uses circle rate/guideline value fixed by the government. However, in disputes or for under-valued transactions, a Government Approved Valuer like Dr. S. N. Bansal can provide an expert valuation report.
Determines minimum value for stamp duty calculation
Prevents understatement of property value in sale deeds
Helps buyers/sellers understand their legal obligations
Required during gift deeds, partition, will execution, etc.
It’s the minimum rate fixed by the government for various locations and property types. Stamp duty is calculated on whichever is higher — the circle rate or the transaction value.
If the declared value is lower than the circle rate
When there is a dispute or objection by the registration office
For legal proceedings, appeals, or reassessments
To prove the true market value of the property
Residential flats, houses, plots
Commercial offices and shops
Industrial land or buildings
Agricultural or rural land
Joint property or inherited property
Property details and location
Type and usage (residential, commercial, etc.)
Carpet/built-up/plot area
Circle rate vs. market rate comparison
Final recommended value for stamp duty
Certification with valuer’s seal, license number, and signature
Yes. In case of gift deeds, family transfers, or inheritance through will, a valuation may be needed to:
Determine applicable stamp duty
Avoid legal complications
Maintain fair value records
In most cases, the report can be issued within 1–2 working days after site visit and document verification.