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Atman   08 May 2026

Stamp duty on promissory note

Hi I would like to know what is the stamp duty for a promissory note (with due date of 4 to 6 months ) for an amount of 50 lakhs in state of tamilnadu 



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This discussion clarifies the stamp duty requirements for promissory notes in Tamil Nadu. For notes with a due date of 4-6 months and an amount of 50 lakhs, a simple one rupee revenue stamp affixed to plain paper is sufficient for legal validity. It's important to note that no non-judicial stamp paper is necessary, regardless of the transaction amount. Additionally, having two independent witnesses to attest the document is crucial for its enforceability.

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Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate )     09 May 2026

Stamp duty is a State subject which differs from a State to another in India.

No stamp duty is attracted for a promissory note.

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Atman   09 May 2026

Dddear sir, I meant stamp paper.

In this forum itself some people said it is 1 ruppee revenue stamp for on demand promissory note and something else for a promissory note with due date. Somewhere I read it is computed by value of the amount and somewhere else it is mentioned that it is a flat rate of 100 ruppee NJ stamp paper 

 

Although I could have  posted here  I posted in a different thread asking if a promissory note or loan agreement executed can be enforced in another state. 

Please advise.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate)     10 May 2026

Promissory note written on a plain paper duly signed by executant (borrower), affixing one rupee revenue stamp is a legally valid instrument.

There's no necessity to execute it on a non judicial stamp paper even irrespective of the transaction amount.

Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate )     11 May 2026

It is only one rupee revenue stamp to be affixed. However, 2 independant witnesses must be there to attest the transaction / document of promissory note.


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