Chhattisgarh Stamp Duty Exemption — Full Waiver on Land for Startups — Frequently Asked Questions

There is no fixed rupee figure — the value varies with the stamp duty that would otherwise be payable on your particular land transaction. Since the entire stamp duty is waived, the benefit scales with the property value and the nature of the deal. It is a cost saving rather than a transfer of funds into your account.

Only entities holding Recognized Startup Unit status in Chhattisgarh. The criteria for that recognition are set out in the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, so you should work through the policy document to confirm you meet the definition.

It covers stamp duty on land acquired for your unit's operational needs, in two forms: an outright purchase, or a lease arrangement. It does not extend to anything beyond the land transaction itself.

You can claim the full exemption for a period of up to 5 years, which gives recognised startups a sustained reduction in acquisition costs rather than a one-off rebate.

No. The scheme runs on a rolling basis with no last date, so applications can be submitted at any point while the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 remains in force.

Neither is listed as a requirement in the programme details. The gate is Recognized Startup Unit status under the Chhattisgarh policy, and that is the recognition you need to hold before applying.

No. This is a stamp duty waiver under a state industrial policy — a non-cash benefit that lowers your transaction cost. It is not a loan to be repaid and it does not involve any shareholding in your company.

Typically proof that you are a Recognized Startup Unit, the land purchase or lease agreement for the property, and any forms or annexures prescribed in the policy. All paperwork must follow the formats the policy specifies.

Start by reading the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 document in full, since it defines a Recognized Startup Unit and lists the forms required for incentive claims. Prepare your documents, then submit the complete application to the nodal agency or department named in the policy — this may be online through the state portal at swsportal.cgstate.gov.in or in physical form. After submission, authorities verify the application and, once approved, the exemption is granted.

It is a state-level incentive. It forms part of the Chhattisgarh Industrial Development Policy 2024-30 and is administered by the Government of Chhattisgarh through its Department of Industries.

The policy document sets out the conditions under which benefits can be forfeited or clawed back if eligibility changes mid-way, so it is important to read those terms and conditions carefully before relying on the exemption.

Chhattisgarh Stamp Duty Exemption — Full Waiver on Land for Startups is offered by Department of Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.