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Property deeds can be registered in Goa districts.

Representative AI image PANAJI: Citizens can now register sale deeds and other property-related documents at any sub-registrar office across the district. The state government has finalized the district-wide registration process. Goa is comprised of three districts. Previously, property registrations were confined to respective taluka-level sub-registrar offices. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced to TOI that the government has decided to permit registration of property deeds from any location within the district, with implementation set to begin shortly. This decision follows models established in Maharashtra and Karnataka. A senior government official clarified that this change pertains solely to property-related registrations, excluding others.…

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Goa Proposes Bill to Lower Stamp Duty in Certain Cases

PANAJI: On Wednesday, the state government introduced a bill aimed at reducing the stamp duty burden on mortgagors for properties mortgaged without possession. The bill also seeks to promote the registration of family trust deeds. According to the Indian Stamp (Goa Amendment) Bill, 2025, the proposed reduction in stamp duty for mortgages and trusts may impact state revenue, but the exact loss cannot be quantified at this time. This initiative is part of a broader effort to rationalize stamp duty on such instruments. The bill establishes a stamp duty of Rs 1,000 for mortgage deeds, excluding certain agreements (e.g., title…