Stamp Duty(ಮುದ್ರಾಂಕ ಶುಲ್ಕ)
A tax levied by the state government on property transaction documents under the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957. Stamp duty on sale deeds is slab-based on max(consideration, guidance value): 2% up to ₹20 lakh, 3% from ₹20–45 lakh, 5% above ₹45 lakh. Rates are gender-neutral — Karnataka has NO women's concession (the 3% rate is the normal slab for any buyer in that value band). BBMP / urban properties pay an additional 2% surcharge + 10% cess on stamp duty.
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