This discussion addresses a homeowner's concern about not paying stamp duty on a house purchased in 2016 via a sale deed. They are seeking clarity on whether paying the stamp duty now, under the Abhay Yojana, will secure a clean title to the property or merely settle their personal liability. The advice given is that a property purchased through an unregistered sale deed is not legally valid and does not confer title. To validate the purchase and secure ownership, the property must be registered in the buyer's favour.