The Punjab government raised court fees and stamp duties following the approval of the Finance Bill 2024-25.
Stamp duties for affidavits, mutual agreements, powers of attorney, divorce papers, and rental agreements have seen significant increases as the government aims to generate Rs4.2 billion annually.
With these new charges, the rate for affidavits has increased from Rs100 to Rs300, the stamp duty for the sale of immovable property has risen from Rs1,200 to Rs3,000, contracts worth half a million now cost Rs3,000, and the fee for divorce papers has jumped from Rs100 to Rs1,000.
