Puducherry • 2026 rates

Stamp Duty & Registration Charges in Puducherry 2026

Calculate stamp duty and registration charges on property purchase across Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam in Puducherry.

Stamp duty in Puducherry at a glance

Male buyer

10.00%

Female buyer

5.0% less

Registration

0.50%

0.5% of the higher of sale value or guideline value, plus ₹100 per document page

Typical total (male)

10.50%

Puducherry charges a steep 10% stamp duty for men but halves it to 5% for women who are permanent residents with sole ownership — India's largest gender concession. Registration is only 0.5%.

Rates verified 2026-07 against the sources listed at the bottom of this page.

Quick reference — total charges by property value

Property Value	Male Buyer	Female Buyer	Registration	Total (Male)
₹25 lakh	₹2,50,000	₹1,25,000	₹12,500	₹2,62,500
₹50 lakh	₹5,00,000	₹2,50,000	₹25,000	₹5,25,000
₹1 crore	₹10,00,000	₹5,00,000	₹50,000	₹10,50,000
₹2.5 crore	₹25,00,000	₹12,50,000	₹1,25,000	₹26,25,000

Major cities in Puducherry

The same Puducherry rates apply across these cities, but each may have additional municipal cess or local development charges. Confirm with the local sub-registrar before signing.

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Property Value

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State

Buyer Gender

Total Charges

₹3,50,000

Stamp Duty (6.00%)

₹3,00,000

Registration (1.00%)

₹50,000

Total Cost (Property + Charges)

₹53,50,000

* Rates are approximate and vary by city, area type (urban/rural), and property type.

* Always verify with your local sub-registrar office before transactions.

Renting instead of buying?

Rent agreements in Puducherry cost 2.25% of average annual rent + 5% on advance for the standard 11-month term — see the full rules and online options.

Rent Agreement Stamp Duty in Puducherry →

Gifting property to family instead?

Gift deeds to close relatives in Puducherry cost No published family concession — a fraction of the sale-deed duty on this page.

Gift Deed Stamp Duty in Puducherry →

Duty is charged on the guideline value (glr), not your deal price

Puducherry computes stamp duty on the higher of your declared price and the government-notified value — see how to look it up for your locality and what changed in the latest revision.

Guideline Value (GLR) in Puducherry →

Local charges and concessions in Puducherry

City-level additions

None beyond the ₹100/page service fee.

Concessions and rebates

50% stamp-duty concession for women (10% → 5%) confirmed on the official Registration Department FAQ — requires permanent residence in Puducherry and sole female ownership (no male co-owner).

Frequently asked questions

What are the stamp duty and registration charges in Puducherry in 2026?+

Stamp duty is 10% for men and 5% for women — plus a registration fee of 0.5% of the higher of sale value or guideline value, plus ₹100 per document page. On a ₹50 lakh property, the stamp duty alone works out to about ₹5,00,000.

Is stamp duty lower for women in Puducherry?+

Yes — women pay 5% against 10% for men. 50% stamp-duty concession for women (10% → 5%) confirmed on the official Registration Department FAQ — requires permanent residence in Puducherry and sole female ownership (no male co-owner).

How is stamp duty calculated in Puducherry?+

Duty is charged on the higher of the declared sale price and the government-notified value (Guideline Value (GLR)) for the locality — declaring a lower price does not reduce it. Registration fee is added on top, and some cities add local cess.

What is the registration charge in Puducherry?+

0.5% of the higher of sale value or guideline value, plus ₹100 per document page, paid at the sub-registrar office along with the stamp duty when the sale deed is registered.

Can I legally reduce stamp duty in Puducherry?+

50% stamp-duty concession for women (10% → 5%) confirmed on the official Registration Department FAQ — requires permanent residence in Puducherry and sole female ownership (no male co-owner). Gift deeds to close family are often charged far less than sale deeds — see the gift-deed guide linked below. Undervaluing the sale price does not work: duty is computed on the government valuation.