Chhattisgarh Stamp Duty Exemption — 100% Relief on Land & Building Deeds — Frequently Asked Questions

It gives a 100% exemption, meaning the full stamp duty that would otherwise be payable on the deed is waived. The rupee value therefore varies from case to case — it depends on the value of the land or building being purchased or leased. There is no fixed grant amount attached to the programme.

The exemption is limited to priority sectors: textiles, agro and food processing, electronics and electrical, AI, robotics and computing, and IT. A unit outside these five sector groups would not be covered under this specific incentive.

Deeds executed for the purchase of land and buildings, or for leasing land and buildings, for the industrial project. It is tied to the deed registration, so the transaction has to be documented in the usual legal manner.

No. The programme runs on a rolling, always-open basis, so there is no application window that closes. A unit can claim the exemption whenever it registers the relevant deed, provided the policy conditions are met.

It is a subsidy in the form of an exemption from a state levy rather than a direct cash grant paid into your account. The practical effect is the same as a saving, because the stamp duty outflow either does not happen at all or is reimbursed if it has already been paid.

No. Because this is a waiver of a government levy and not an equity investment, the promoter's shareholding is not diluted in any way.

No. The policy is designed to encourage both new establishments and the expansion of units that are already operating in the state, as long as the sector and other policy conditions are satisfied.

Applicants typically have to provide proof of the industry's registration and operational status, the documents relating to the land or building purchase or lease, and certification that the unit falls within one of the eligible sectors. These are submitted along with the exemption application for verification.

The application is filed with the relevant state department — usually the Department of Industries — at the time of deed registration, citing the provision under the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30. The state's single-window portal at https://swsportal.cgstate.gov.in/login/ is the online entry point. After submission, the competent authorities verify the papers, and the exemption or reimbursement is allowed once eligibility is confirmed.

The policy provides a mechanism for the duty already collected to be reimbursed, subject to verification of eligibility. In other words, an applicant is not necessarily shut out simply because the deed was registered and the duty paid first.

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

Chhattisgarh Stamp Duty Exemption — 100% Relief on Land & Building Deeds is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Chhattisgarh Stamp Duty Exemption — 100% Relief on Land & Building Deeds is offered by Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.

Apply directly through the official application link on this page. Review the eligibility criteria and prepare your startup documents before you begin.