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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT ALLAHABAD
SAURABH SHYAM SHAMSHERY
Rohtash Singh @ Rohtash – Appellant
Versus
State of U.P. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of stamp duty deficiency claims and administrative procedures. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 2. arguments regarding procedural adherence and classification of land. (Para 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 3. distinction between procedural irregularity and legal illegality in inspections. (Para 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23) |
| 4. stamp duty assessment based on land use potentiality. (Para 24 , 25) |
| 5. confirmation of deficiency orders based on factual evidence and lawful findings. (Para 26 , 27) |
JUDGMENT :
SAURABH SHYAM SHAMSHERY, J.
1. Heard Sri Samarth Sinha and Sri Vijay Sinha, learned Advocates for the petitioners and Sri P.K.Asthana, learned counsel for the respondents.
2. Present bunch of three writ petitions are arising out of a case of deficiency of stamp duty for 3 sale deeds purchased by the petitioner of different area of a single arazi.
3. In the sale deed, respective land in question was shown as an agricultural land and accordingly stamp duty and registration fee was paid. However, on inspection under Section 47A (3) of Indian Stamps Act, respective reports were submitted by concerned A.D.M that stamp duty is to be determined considering r
The classification of land for stamp duty must be based on actual use and verified inspections, not merely on surrounding residential activities.
The determination of deficiency of stamp duty should be based on the market value of the property on the date of the instrument and surrounding construction activities, without relying on hypothetica....
The potential use of land at the time of sale is critical in determining stamp duty, and the burden of proof lies with the state to show that the correct duty was not paid.
The classification of agricultural land cannot be altered based solely on its proximity to commercial activity without proper legal declaration.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the determination of stamp duty valuation based on the market value of the property on the date of the instrument and the potential use of the land....
The potential of the land can be assessed on the date of execution of the instrument for determination by the Collector of the true market value. The valuation by the Collector must be based on adequ....
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