The Maharashtra state registration and stamps department has issued a clarification regarding the refund of excess registration fees paid during property registration, as well as cases where online payment is made but the document is not registered. Officials confirmed that the Inspector General of Registration (IGR), Pune, is empowered under Section 80 of the Registration Act, 1908, to sanction refunds of excess fees after the completion of document registration. Refunds are also permissible when registration fees are paid online but the document is either not registered or not intended to be registered.
How to Apply for a Refund
Applicants seeking a refund must submit their requests to the district registrar through the sub-registrar office where the payment was originally made. The department has established a six-month deadline from the date of payment for submitting such applications. An official stated, "A time frame has been mentioned so that there is no confusion." This move is designed to assist citizens in recovering excess payments and preventing financial losses arising from technical or procedural issues during the registration process.
Key Points for Citizens
- Eligibility: Refunds are available for excess fees paid after registration, or for online payments where the document was not registered.
- Authority: The Inspector General of Registration (IGR), Pune, has the power to sanction refunds under Section 80 of the Registration Act, 1908.
- Application Process: Submit refund requests to the district registrar via the sub-registrar office where payment was made.
- Deadline: Applications must be submitted within six months from the date of payment.
Additional Support
For further assistance, the department has provided support through its Sarathi helpline at 8888007777. Citizens can also check related information such as gold rates, silver rates, bank holidays, public holidays, and fuel prices in Pune through official channels.
