LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved new proposals allowing the registration of ancestral property partition deeds for a fixed fee of Rs 10,000. Additionally, the stamp duty and registration charges on rent agreements will be reduced by up to 90 percent.
The State’s Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Stamp and Court Fee, Registration, Ravindra Jaiswal, shared this information during a press briefing after the Cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The objective of these decisions is to alleviate family disputes, curtail informal agreements, and enhance legal security, thereby improving the ease of living in Uttar Pradesh, as stated by officials.
Under the new provisions, individuals can register partition deeds for ancestral immovable property for a consolidated fee of Rs 10,000, which includes Rs 5,000 for stamp duty and Rs 5,000 for the registration fee.
This service can be utilized for dividing ancestral properties among heirs across more than three generations, according to the minister.
It’s important to note that the provision is only applicable to ancestral immovable assets, such as agricultural, residential, and commercial properties, and the divisions will follow the shares established by succession laws.
In another significant reform, the state has drastically cut stamp duty and registration fees for rent agreements, which is anticipated to promote formal tenancy registrations, benefiting both landlords and tenants, as per Jaiswal.
The Minister mentioned that this reduction, reaching up to 90 percent across various rental terms and annual rent slabs, aims to simplify and make rent registration more accessible while discouraging unregistered or informal agreements.
These reforms are expected to increase transparency, provide stronger legal protections for all parties involved, mitigate property-related disputes, curb illegal practices, and contribute to enhanced governance and a better living experience in Uttar Pradesh.
