E- Stamping Queries..!

Question :

 What is e - Stamping?

Answer:

 e-Stamping is a computer based application and a secured way of paying Non-Judicial stamp duty to the Government.

Question : What are the benefits to the client / customer by e - Stamping:

Answer:

1. e - Stamp Certificate can be generated within minutes

2. e - Stamp Certificate generated is tamper proof

3. Authenticity of the e-Stamp certificate can be checked through the inquiry module.

4. e - Stamp Certificate generated has a Unique Identification Number (UIN).

5. Specific denomination is not required

Question :

Features of e - Stamping ?

Answer:    

1. Easy accessibility and faster processing

2. Security

3. Cost savings

4. User friendly

Question :

What is Unique Identification Number (UIN) ?

Answer:

UIN is a Unique system generated number mentioned on the e-Stamp Certificate. Anybody, having the Unique Identification Number, can check the authenticity of the Certificate through www.shcilestamp.com .

Question :           

 How can I verify the authenticity of an e-Stamp ?

Answer:

An e - Stamp can be verified online by clicking on verify e-Stamp certificate and entering the required details i.e

1. State

2. Certificate Number (UIN)

3. Stamp Duty Type ( Description of Document )

4. Certificate Issue Date

5. 6 character alphanumeric string

Question :

 What is a CRA?

Answer:    

CRA stands for Central Record Keeping Agency. STOCK HOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED (SHCIL) is the only CRA appointed by the Government of India.

Question :

What is the role of CRA?

Answer:

Central Record Keeping Agency is responsible for User Registration, Imprest Balance Administration and overall e-Stamping Application Operations and Maintenance. CRA will appoint ACC's who will issue Certificates to the clients at their counters.

Question :

What do you mean by ACC?

Answer:    

ACC means Authorised Collection Center (ACC). Its an agent appointed by SHCIL. ACC is the intermediary between the CRA and Stamp Duty payer.

Question :

Who can become ACCs?

Answer:.   

1. Scheduled Banks

2. Post Offices

Question :

What is the Registration process of ACC?

Answer:    

The Registration process for becoming an Authorised Collection centers involves

1. Signing of PAN India ACC Agreement with SHCIL

2. ACCs needs to maintain a running Imprest balance

Question :

How do I find my nearest ACC ?

Answer:

           

Kindly visit Contact us page of the website for details for e-Stamping centre near your place

           

Question :

List of e-Stamping centers in your state ?

Answer:

Kindly select the State from where you wish to purchase an e-Stamp from the List of States provided at the top.

Question :

How will I get a Stamp Certificate?

Answer:

           

The client has to approach an ACC appointed by SHCIL and fill up the application form as prescribed in the e-Stamping system. Stamp Certificate is generated only after realization of funds.

Question :

When will I get the Stamp Certificate from ACC?

Answer:    

After submitting a duly filled and signed application form, the ACC will enter the details into the system and a Stamp Certificate would be generated immediately in case of cash and in case of Cheque/DemandDraft/Payorder/RTGS/NEFT/Account to Account Transfer only after realization of funds.

Important instructions for the client

1. SHCIL will accept Stamp Duty Payment in Indian Rupees (INR) only.

2. RTGS / NEFT payment should be initiated only after consulting nearest e-Stamping center.

3. Client is expected to check the preview of the certificate and sign on the preview before certificate is generated.

4. Once an e-Stamp is generated, then it cannot be edited / modified in any manner.

5. Preserve the e-Stamp carefully, duplicate copy of e-Stamp is not issued.

Question :

What if the stamp duty is underpaid ?

Answer:    

If the stamp duty is underpaid then visit an ACC and obtain an Additional Stamp duty certificate by paying the additional stamp duty amount. For registration process the client will have to produce both certificates to sub-registrar.

Question :

What if the stamp duty is still underpaid ?

Answer:    

If the stamp duty is still underpaid than client has to again visit an ACC and obtain a additional stamp duty certificate by additional stamp duty amount. The client will need to produce all certificates for registration.

Question :

What are the different modes of paying stamp duty in e-Stamping system.

Answer:    

Client can pay stamp duty amount through the following modes

1. Cash

2. Cheque

3. Demand Draft

4. Pay Order

5. RTGS

6. NEFT

7. Account to Account transfer.

Kindly contact your nearest e-Stamping center before initiating any Electronic fund transfer.(Refer to table below for details on DD/PO for payment through SHCIL branches only)

Question :

After generating the Certificate, can I cancel the Stamp Certificate?

Answer:    

For cancellation you need to get in touch with the Competent Authority at the Stamp Office appointed by the State Government.

Question :

In which States/UT s e-Stamping is currently operational ?

Answer:    

e-Stamping is currently operational in the States/UT s of Gujarat, Karnataka, NCT Delhi, Maharashtra, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli , UT of Daman & Diu and Puducherry.

For further updates keep visiting www.shcilestamp.com

Question :

What is the procedure in case an e-Stamp is lost ?

Answer:    

Please refer to the Stamp Act prevalent in your state. The CRA is not authorised to issue a duplicate copy of e-Stamp.

SRNO      STATE          DD / PO TO BE DRAWN IN FAVOUR OF

1          MAHARASHTRA STOCKHOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD-A/C E STAMPING MAHARASHTRA

2          KARNATAKA    STOCK HOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. ESTAMPING KARNATAKA

( Only for Karkala )        SHCIL ESTAMPING KARNATAKA

3          HIMACHAL PRADESH   STOCK HOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED E-STAMPING H.P.

4          NCT DELHI       SHCIL E STAMPING NCT OF DELHI

5          GUJARAT         STOCK HOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. ESTAMPING GUJARAT

6          DAMAN & DIU  STOCK HOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. ESTAMPING DAMAN AND DIU

7          DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI        STOCK HOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. ESTAMPING DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI

8          UTTARAKHAND            STOCK HOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD ESTAMPING UTTARAKHAND

9          RAJASTHAN     STOCK HOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. ESTAMPING RAJASTHAN

10         TAMIL NADU     STOCK HOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. ESTAMPING TAMILNADU

11         PUDUCHERRY STOCK HOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD. ESTAMPING PUDUCHERRY

12         ASSAM            STOCK HOLDING CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD.

 Contact..                    

Telephone Nos. 022-61778151/52/53/54/56/57    

                        Fax  : 022-61778166     

             

 Email  : estamping@stockholding.incom           

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