Part XIII - Registration, Search and Copy Fees
Reviewed by CA Nikhil Gupta and Kajri Singh · Last reviewed 30 August 2026
Use the current State fee table, payment route, exemptions and additional charges rather than relying on historic Central figures.
Dedicated Finin2min Summary - Chapter in 2 Minutes
- Section 78: Fees to be fixed by State Government - translate the statutory rule into a document, evidence, deadline and State-source control.
- Section 79: Publication of fees - translate the statutory rule into a document, evidence, deadline and State-source control.
- Section 80: Fees payable on presentation - translate the statutory rule into a document, evidence, deadline and State-source control.
- Use the current State fee table, payment route, exemptions and additional charges rather than relying on historic Central figures.
- Registration is a State-operated statutory process: verify current amendments, Rules, fee table, office jurisdiction and portal instructions.
Current statutory text / controlled source map
Section-by-section provision map
| Provision | Subject | Status | Finin2min clause-by-clause decode | Implementation | Evidence/control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section 78 | Fees to be fixed by State Government | Operative subject to current Central and State law | Section 78 governs fees to be fixed by state government. Identify actor, trigger, document, property, time, office, authority, evidence, State rule and legal consequence before acting. | Create a transaction-date checklist linking the Central section, current State amendment/rule, office notification, portal workflow, form, fee, stamp, identity evidence and remedy clock. Preserve the exact source version used. | Official Act and State source; executed instrument; title/property description; stamp/fee proof; identity/authority; appointment/presentation receipt; endorsements/certificate; certified copies; notices and remedy chronology. |
| Section 79 | Publication of fees | Operative subject to current Central and State law | Section 79 governs publication of fees. Identify actor, trigger, document, property, time, office, authority, evidence, State rule and legal consequence before acting. | Create a transaction-date checklist linking the Central section, current State amendment/rule, office notification, portal workflow, form, fee, stamp, identity evidence and remedy clock. Preserve the exact source version used. | Official Act and State source; executed instrument; title/property description; stamp/fee proof; identity/authority; appointment/presentation receipt; endorsements/certificate; certified copies; notices and remedy chronology. |
| Section 80 | Fees payable on presentation | Operative subject to current Central and State law | Section 80 governs fees payable on presentation. Identify actor, trigger, document, property, time, office, authority, evidence, State rule and legal consequence before acting. | Create a transaction-date checklist linking the Central section, current State amendment/rule, office notification, portal workflow, form, fee, stamp, identity evidence and remedy clock. Preserve the exact source version used. | Official Act and State source; executed instrument; title/property description; stamp/fee proof; identity/authority; appointment/presentation receipt; endorsements/certificate; certified copies; notices and remedy chronology. |
Practical examples and calculations
The stated consideration is below the State guideline value and the instrument combines conveyance, development and power-of-attorney clauses. Classification, market value, stamp, registration fee and adjudication must be separated.
| Calculation/control | Method | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp duty | Apply State article, market value, concessions, surcharge and set-off. | Current State schedule/adjudication |
| Registration fee | Apply current State fee table, cap, extra services and exemption. | Official fee notification |
| Closing balance | Reconcile consideration, TDS, GST, stamp, fee, retention and charges. | Ledger and payment receipts |
Finin2min Q&A
What is the first step?
Classify the document and operative rights before applying Part XIII - Registration, Search and Copy Fees.
Is registration alone proof of valid title?
No. Registration creates a public statutory record and legal consequences, but does not cure defective title, capacity, authority, illegality, fraud or insufficient stamp.
Why is the State overlay essential?
Section 69 Rules, State amendments, fee tables, office jurisdiction, online workflow, valuation and refusal controls differ materially.
What evidence should be retained?
The exact source pack, final executed instrument, stamp and fee proof, identity and authority, portal/office receipts, endorsements, certificate, registered copy, search record and remedy chronology.
Chapter-specific decision flowchart
