The Government of Karnataka on March 18, 2025, issued the Karnataka Stamp (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to further amend the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957.
The following has been stated namely: -
• In section 2 (e), after the words “instrument bears impressed stamp” the words “or digital e-stamp”, shall be inserted.
• In section 10, after sub-section (3), a new sub-section shall be inserted, namely: -
“(4) Subject to the rules made under sub-sections (1), (2) and (3), the State Government in this behalf, may prescribe the procedure for the payment of Stamp Duty by electronic means to the Government Treasury and for indicating such payment of Stamp Duty for the instrument.”
• Section 10-A shall be omitted.
[Notification no. - LA Bill No. 12 of 2025]
