Himachal Cabinet gives nod for e-stamping rules

Himachal Pradesh cabinet in its meeting held here today granted approval to The Himachal Pradesh e-Stamping Rules,2011 to collect stamp duty electronically in addition to physical pre-printed stamp papers for greater convenience and accountability.

Himachal Pradesh cabinet in its meeting held here today granted approval to The Himachal Pradesh e-Stamping Rules,2011 to collect stamp duty electronically in addition to physical pre-printed stamp papers for greater convenience and accountability.

Authorised collection centres will be set up for collection of stamp duty. The new system will benefit the customers by getting their documents registered under one roof and avoiding repeated visits to treasury and bank or stamp vendors. It will also help in checking pilferages.

Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal presided over the meetinghis first after return from Delhi this week.

The cabinet also approved the mechanism for running of ‘Himachal Seva Sadan being constructed at a cost of Rs 10.50 crore in Sector 25 at Chandigarh. The Sadan has 23 double-bed suites,attached toilets and kitchenette,15 six-bedded and three-bedded dormitories besides one transit room of six-bed capacity,completely air-conditioned,to facilitate the patients and their attendants visiting Chandigarh for treatment in PGI with quality boarding and lodging facilities at reasonable costs.

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