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Stamp Duty issues in slump sale transactions
Slump sale is a commonly used method of business acquisition and in order to give effect to the transaction, the parties typically enter into a Business Transfer Agreement (BTA). Considering various provisions of the Indian Stamp Act and Stamp Acts of the States of Maharashtra and Karnataka, the author is of the view that given the complexities involved in the determination of stamp duty on the instrument of transfer, the parties should approach the relevant stamp authority for adjudication of stamp duty and seek the opinion of the District Officer with respect to the determination of the duty chargeable on the instrument. According to the author, it is always necessary and beneficial for the parties to treat stamp duty aspects very carefully to avoid any penalties.
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