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A Complete Guide to IGR Maharashtra

Finding the ideal property, working with real estate agents, and getting your home loan approved by the bank are much easier than finding a home for yourself. The legal process begins as soon as you choose the plot and continues until all is cleared by the government authorities. After paying the appropriate stamp and registration fees, it would be beneficial to have the sale deed registered at a government office. The Maharashtra Department of Stamps and Registration is in charge of monitoring this official procedure. In order to make government operations more convenient for the populace and move such official processes online, the department runs through an Intelligence Gathering and Retrieval System (IGRS) website. Continue reading to find out more about IGR Maharashtra. 

What is the purpose of the IGR Maharashtra website?

Previously, in order to complete the necessary legal requirements for the process of owning a property, people had to physically go to the Sub-registrar’s office. However, things are much more simple now that any citizen can collect and register their respective documents for free using the IGR Maharashtra government website. The registration process is entirely transparent and can be completed in a short amount of time. The live dashboard allows users to view the entire database, including the number of daily, monthly, or yearly documents that have been registered in the state. You can easily write your papers through this portal, as well as check them over and pay the registration fees and stamp duty. 

IGR Maharashtra Property Valuation

Citizens can access the IGR portal to find out the actual IGR valuation based on the Urban Area, Influence Area, and Rural Area. The Annual Statement Rate (ASR), also referred to as ready reckoner rates, is updated annually by department officials. It is used to calculate market value and the amount of stamp duty owed. You can check the website or go to the Sub-registrar’s office to learn more about the ASR valuation. To check a property’s value online, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the free IGR service Maharashtra website at https://igrmaharashtra.gov.in/. You can choose between using English or Marathi to access the online platform. 
  2. Click on e-ASR from the list of mentioned online services by scrolling down.
  1. There are four options available here: About, Process, User’s Guide, and FAQ. To continue, select “Process”.
  2. You’ll be redirected to a page with a map of Maharashtra and a list of the districts. Select the location of your property.

 

3. Enter the village area, if applicable.

4. Now, you will be able to view the ready reckoner rates.

Ready Reckoner Rates of IGR Maharashtra  

A property may not be purchased or sold in the entire state for less than the Ready Reckoner rate. The ready reckoner rate, also known as circle rate, guidance value, etc., is the lowest amount recorded in the government’s official records.

For the following districts, you can check online Ready Reckoner rates:

Ahmednagar, Solapur, Osmanabad, Beed, Akola, Amravati, Yavatmal, Vardha, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Bhandara, Palghar, Thane, Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Aurangabad, Dhule, Nadurbar, Jalgaon, Jalna, Parbhani, Latur, Nanded, Hingoli, Washim, Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Pune, Nashik.

IGR Maharashtra – Stamp Duty

The tax paid to the appropriate government department for the property sale agreement and the property purchase agreement is known as stamp duty. Stamp duty is levied in Maharashtra in accordance with Schedule – I of the Maharashtra Stamp Act. The amount typically ranges from 3 to 6 percent of the total market value. You can use the stamp duty calculator on the IGR Maharashtra website to calculate it online.  

How to Calculate the Stamp Duty in Maharashtra

You can calculate stamp duty for sale deeds, agreements to sell, gift deeds, licenses and leaves, simple mortgage deeds, and equitable mortgages using this portal. Choose whether the stamp duty is for the municipal corporation, municipal council, cantonment, or gram panchayat by clicking on the appropriate option. You can check the precise amount of the stamp duty that must be paid by choosing the area and entering all the information from the official document.

For properties registered in Mumbai and the surrounding areas after 1985, you can easily search for property details. Only properties registered after 2002 are available for access for other locations. However, you might still be able to locate the necessary data for some locations for the years 1985 to 2002. 

According to the Maharashtra Stamp Act of 1958, a stamp duty refund procedure is also in place. You can get a refund if the purchased stamp is not used for any reason. You must submit an application for that to the stamp dealer from whom you originally bought it. The following documents are required:

  • Online information filling token.
  • Document with the original stamp attached.
  • If purchased on hand, affidavit of the buyer.
  • Attach an Authorized letter or a certified copy of the power of attorney if an authorized person is requesting a refund.

Stamp Duty Refund Status for IGR Maharashtra

You can check the status of your application for an IGR Maharashtra stamp duty refund on the IGR Maharashtra website after submitting it to the stamp collector. You can click View status after entering the password and refund token number. You will see information about your IGR Maharashtra Stamp Duty refund.

Document handling fees for IGR Maharashtra

To use IGR Maharashtra, you must pay document handling fees. The following method makes it simple to pay these IGR Charges. 

You can access the website for document handling fees by going to Online Services > Document Handling Fees on the IGR Maharashtra website.

You will be directed to a different page where you must enter your Public Data Entry (PDE) Number when you click on the Document Handling charges that you must pay.

You can also pay without providing your PDE Number.

 

 

Once you have completed the form completely, you can submit it and continue to the online payment process. Following payment, you should receive a receipt for document handling charges.

Document Search Procedure for IGR Maharashtra

The steps listed below can be used to conduct an online document search on the IGR Maharashtra website:

Step 1: Log on to the IGR Maharashtra website.

 

Step 2 – Click on e-Search.

Step 3 – Select the ‘Free Process’ option.

Step 4: Select the right geographical section for your property and enter details like property registration Year,Village Name, District, and Property number. Enter the captcha and click on ‘Search’ to see the results on the screen.

 

IGR Maharashtra Online Search for Property Registration details 

The IGR website makes it simple to conduct an online search for any property registered in the state of Maharashtra. The city limits of Mumbai as well as all the information about properties registered in the city beginning in 1985 are visible. There are a few locations where only information from 2002 can be accessed regarding properties. You will need to enter the year the property was registered as well as the property number in order to search for the registration details. Or simply follow the steps below:

1 – Visit the official website of IGR Maharashtra at https://www.igrmaharashtra.gov.in/frmHOME.aspx

To conduct a free search on the IGR Maharashtra website, select the “e-search” option.

Step 2: Select “e-search” to access the free IGR search option. You’ll be directed to a new page at https://freesearchigrservice.maharashtra.gov.in/ after clicking this.

Step 3: Create an account here, then sign in with your registered login ID and password. 

Step 4: After logging in, you must choose the property’s locality from three options: Mumbai City, Other Urban Areas, and the Rest of Maharashtra. 

Step 5: After entering the property’s information, including the registration year, the name of the village, the name of the district, the name of the tehsil, and the property number, you will be able to choose the appropriate property from the list. 

On the same page, you can download a PDF of the property’s details. 

IGR Maharashtra: Paying Registration Fees & Stamp Duty

After the stamp duty has been calculated, you can easily pay it using the online GRAS, or Government Receipt Accounting System. This can be found online at the following link: https://gras.mahakosh.gov.in/igr/frmIndex.php on the IGR Maharashtra website. 

Here, you have the option of paying with or without registering on the GRAS website. You can also choose to pay only stamp duty, only registration fees, or both stamp duty and registration fees. Note that you will have to select the correct district of the property, the office of the relevant sub-registrar’s office, as well as the type of property document. While there are offline payment options like checks, cash, and demand drafts, you can also pay using any online mode, including credit/debit cards and even internet banking.

IGR Maharashtra: How to Request a Stamp Duty Refund? 

If you want to get a refund on the stamp duty fees you paid, go to the IGR Maharashtra portal and select the “Stamp Duty Refund” button. Stamp duty is a tax that you pay on the property sale agreement. You can check the status of your refund on the screen by logging in and entering your refund token number.  

Other Services by IGR Maharashtra Pune

The IGR Maharashtra website offers a wide range of services in addition to stamp duty payments, such as the E-registration of property for first sales only, which is available for properties that have been purchased from specific Indian developers and MHADA. The portal also provides “Time Slot Booking” services for sub-registrar office registrations, “e-filing of mortgage deeds” for both individuals and banks, property valuation services, marriage registration, and applications for stamp duty refunds.

IGR Maharashtra Mobile App

Users of Windows, Blackberry, and the Google Play store can download the Sarathi IGR Helpline mobile app. The stamp duty calculator in the app increases the accessibility of IGR Maharashtra services. Additionally, it contains details about Nasik and Pune. 

Free Service IGR Maharashtra

The IGR Maharashtra website is used for more than just registering properties and paying stamp duties. There are numerous free services available, including e-filing of mortgage deeds, adjudication, e-Step In, marriage registration, and time slot booking. 

What are IGR Maharashtra’s indices 1, 2, 3, and 4?

  • Any case involving immovable property is covered by Index 1 and Index 2.
  • The initials of the party’s name listed in the official documents are used in Index 1. 
  • The name of the village mentioned in the document is listed in Index 2. 
  • In the case of wills, Index 3 is created.
  • In the case of movable properties, Index 4 is applicable. 

IGR Maharashtra Contact Details

Office of the Inspector General of Registration and Stamps Controller

Ground Floor,

Opposite Vidhan Bhavan (Council Hall),

New Administrative Building,

Pune 411001, Maharashtra, India.

Phone: 8888007777

For complaints about the IGR Maharashtra department, you can email complaint@igrmaharashtra.gov.in.

One such tax is to be paid as stamp duty and registration fees. The government imposes multiple taxes on citizens to take care of the constituency, provide the area with basic amenities, and maintain the order of official business. Every time you purchase land, you must register it and pay the full amount of stamp duty that applies to it. However, you are not required to do so at the Sub-registrar’s office. Through the IGR website, you can quickly access the Maharashtra department of stamps and registration online. You can check stamp duty, ready reckoner rates, and property documents at your convenience using the portal. The IGR service Maharashtra, one of the most technologically sophisticated platforms, has made it easier for citizens and government employees to do their jobs.

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