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  stamp duty : There is no stamp duty waiver on' resale' transactions of flats.  We have strong misconceptions about some legal matters, e.g., 7/12 extract determines the ownership right; if the will is done, it means that death is near; if the property is to be named, then only the name is changed on the tax receipt. There is a situation where, no matter how many times I write on these topics, it will be reduced. Now one more topic has been added to this for the past 2-3 years, namely, " Stamp duty is waived while buying a resale flat!". As it is human nature to consider something nutritious if it is available cheaply or for free, people also immediately believe such rumours and social media posts contribute to it. Stamp duty - stamp duty waiver, the reason behind this rumour is that Hon. (Mis)interpretation of Bombay High Court Judgement by edia." Let us briefly explain what the result was and its background. Stamp duty paid earlier on resale of a place or ...