Refund of Additional Stamp Papers (in Uttar Pradesh)
Vikas Singhal
(Querist) 08 July 2008
This query is : Resolved
I've bought a flat in Ghaziabad. For the registration purpose, I've submitted the Demand Draft to the Chief Treasury Officer, Ghaziabad (Amount:Rs 2,87,000). The registry office has released the stamp papers for the said amount.
Now, the registry amount has been reduced in Uttar Pradesh and the new registration amount for me is Rs 2,05,000. Since I bought the stamp papers for the increased amount, I want to return the extra stamp papers (worth Rs 82,000) to the registry department. Is there any provision where I can get the money back from the department? If yes, what would be the time frame to get the money back?
I would appreciate your inputs on the process.
Thanks,
Vikas
Guest
(Expert) 08 July 2008
You will have to approach the Deputy Commissioner and by retruning the unused stamp seek a refund of the stamp. Section 38 of Indian Stamp Act 1899 used to apply to this check with that in UP.
The web link for the site is here. You can go for the other information to the website.
http://registryoffice.up.nic.in/
Vikas Singhal
(Querist) 08 July 2008
Thanks, Mr Kotresh!
Does the way of buying the stamp papers make any difference?
I came to know that as per rule, if all your stamp papers are issued individually i.e. names are written on the back of each and every paper, then I've to get in touch with department stating the facts and the no. and denomination of the papers I want to return.
In case, the name is mentioned on one page and on other stamps it is mentioned as "attached to the main paper..", in that case one have to return all the papers and buy new one.
I've bought house in a builder apartment and the stamp papers are still lying with the builder. I've to get in touch with the builder to understand the way they have purchased stamp papers.
Also, in case, builder has bought stamps in such a manner that name is written only on main page, is there any work-aroud to this issue?
Your feedback would be of great help.
regards,
Vikas
Guest
(Expert) 08 July 2008
Usually these issues will not be raised, unless the department doubts your ownership of the papers. It only receives the unused papers(should be in good condition) and cancells them.
There will be a deduction of a fixed percetage for cancelling the stamp paper.
Vikas Singhal
(Querist) 09 July 2008
I had a word with people in registrar office and they said all papers should be returned back as they are linked to the main paper.
Also, I am not sure about how if information provided by these people is authentic as they are not providing me anything in written and when I am showing them the first page of stamp paper bundle, then why they want the entire thing to be returned. When I asked them that I can provide them with the photocopy of first page, I found them giving me replies for which even they were not sure.
To be very honest, for any person without having any contacts, it is very difficult to get hold of people at ADM and DC level.
I'm also surprised that when registry prices are reduced in UP, they haven't specified any clause for people who have bought stamp papers and are going for registration.
Any inputs are deeply appreciated!
Thanks,
Vikas
Guest
(Expert) 09 July 2008
Contact the clerk dealing with this aspect in the DC office, he will be a better guide than the brokers and agents sitting outside such offices. They will mislead you with vexed interest. You can also put your query in writing so that they can't usher you out. They have to reply to you. Write a letter to DC himself, Definitely he will write back,.
Hiralal Das
(Expert) 06 April 2009
I agree with views of the ld. friends. Thanks all of you.
