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Hakka Sod Patra Relinquishment deed in Maharashtra
February 18, 2026
What is Hakka Sod Patra?
A Hakka Sod Patra (or Haq Sod Patra) is a relinquishment deed specific to the region of Maharashtra where someone voluntarily gives up their rights to a property, inheritance, or other possession to someone else. This is one of the modes of transferring rights of an immovable property.
What is the registration procedure for Hakka Sod Patra?
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The Hakka sod Patra is prepared or drafted by an advocate.
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Stamp duty is purchased for execution. However, the Maharashtra government has announced that there will be no Stamp Duty applicable on the transfer of land, building, and estate to legal heirs and successors.
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A date is fixed for registration in the Sub-Registrar office.
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The government registration fee is paid.
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Both the parties and 2 witnesses are required to visit the registrar's office on the fixed day for the registration.
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Registered relinquishment deed or Haqqa Sod Patra is collected after a week
What are the advantages and disadvantages of transferring a property through a relinquishment deed?
Advantage
This document is most commonly used when a person dies without leaving behind a will and all siblings end up inheriting the property. Unlike a gift deed, you can draw the relinquishment deed for monetary consideration.
Limitations
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Transfer does not include gifting. When you relinquish property in exchange for money, the transferor will get capital gains.
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The buyer will pay tax on the difference between stamp duty and consideration if the amount of consideration is lower than the value of stamp duty.
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The stamp duty value will be the sale price of the property if you give it up without any consideration.
How can a lawyer help?
A Hakka sod Patra being a legal document requires the supervision of a legal expert for the purpose of drafting and executing. A documentation lawyer , owing to his years of experience in handling property-related documents, can guide you through the procedure of drafting and registration of the same. He can get the document drafted on your behalf and can ensure that your other rights or assets are not affected by executing a particular document. He can make sure that all the legal formalities are fulfilled while following the legal procedures and no legal harm is done to the property holder during the transaction. You can also use LawRato's Free Legal Advice service to get free advice on your case from expert property lawyers.
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Comments by Users
Yogesh
My Mother is expired and we are three siblings we have got succession certificate for bank locker now can I apply for Hakka sod Patra against secession certificate ???
Mandar joshi
My aun is expired and his husband and son doing the hakka sod patra on my name.is the stamp duty is required
Reply by LawRato
Even though the Maharashtra government has announced that there will be no Stamp Duty applicable on the transfer of land, building, and estate to legal heirs and successors, it is recommended to take the advice of a local lawyer who will guide you after understanding the facts of your matter in detail.
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