Chhattisgarh R&D Stamp Duty Exemption — 100% Waiver for R&D Centres — Frequently Asked Questions

It is a subsidy under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 that removes stamp duty entirely from deeds signed for buying or leasing land and buildings meant for a Research and Development centre. The Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, administers it.

The relief is 100% of the stamp duty payable on the qualifying deed. Because stamp duty is calculated on the property value, the actual rupee benefit differs from case to case, so the scheme does not publish a single fixed amount.

Industries that are setting up or expanding an R&D centre in Chhattisgarh are eligible. The scheme is open to industries covered under all special packages of the state's industrial policy, and the property involved has to be located in the state.

Only land and buildings purchased or leased for R&D centre use are covered. Deeds for property acquired for any other purpose fall outside the scheme.

Yes. The incentive is framed around the establishment or expansion of R&D infrastructure, so a company growing an existing research facility in Chhattisgarh can also seek it, provided the deed relates to that R&D use.

No. The exemption runs on a rolling basis for the life of the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, so there is no single closing date. What matters is that the applicant meets the eligibility conditions at the time of applying.

No. This is a subsidy, not an equity investment, so no shares or ownership stake are taken in the company. The benefit comes purely as relief on a property transaction cost.

Applicants generally put together documents relating to their industry registration, the proposed R&D centre, and the land or building deeds for which the exemption is claimed. Project reports, incorporation documents and property details are commonly part of that set. Since the exact checklist is set by the policy, it is worth confirming the current list with the department before filing.

Start by reading Section 18 of the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 and gathering your papers. Then file the application with the Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, or its designated nodal agency such as Invest Chhattisgarh, ensuring all forms are filled in correctly. The state portal at https://swsportal.cgstate.gov.in/login/ is the online entry point. After submission, the authorities verify the application and, on approval, grant the exemption or guide you on executing the deeds without stamp duty.

The authorities verify your application and the attached documents against the policy guidelines. If everything complies, the exemption is approved, or you are told how to complete the deed execution without paying stamp duty. Keep in touch with the department during this stage in case clarifications or extra information are needed.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Chhattisgarh R&D Stamp Duty Exemption — 100% Waiver for R&D Centres, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Chhattisgarh R&D Stamp Duty Exemption — 100% Waiver for R&D Centres is offered by Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.