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Odisha Govt Issues New SOP for Apartment Registration Under OAOM Act 2023

Odisha SOP Registration of Apartments Resolution 25800

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION OF APARTMENTS

Revenue & Disaster Management Department – Resolution No. 25800 Dated 19.06.2026

Reference Resolution No. 25800

Department Revenue & Disaster Management

Date 19 June 2026

Governing Act Odisha Apartment Act 2023

Three Categories

Pre-RERA & Post-RERA

Clear classification for registration

Stamp Duty

5% of Market Value

1% remission for women

Common Areas Transfer

Rs. 50,000 + Rs. 20,000

Stamp duty + Registration fee

Key SOP Directives

Legal Framework: Registration of apartment-related documents shall be governed by the Registration Act 1908, Odisha Registration Rules 1988, RERA Act 2016, Odisha Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act 2023, and the Rules made thereunder.
Applicability: This SOP applies to registration of documents relating to apartments governed by the Odisha Apartment Act 2023, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use apartment projects.
Competent Authority: Deputy Commissioner (Legal) BMC, Secretary of concerned Development Authority, and Sub-Collector concerned within the local limits of the Revenue Sub-Division (excluding DA areas).
Category-I (Pre-RERA Resale): Resale of apartments where the first deed of transfer/sale by the promoter was registered prior to 05.10.2016 — governed by Special Order No. 29259 dated 03.12.2025. Exempt from Section 8(2) documents.
Category-II (Pre-RERA Unsold): First sale by promoter/landowner of apartments in projects completed prior to 05.10.2016 where unsold inventory continues — governed by Special Order 2470 dated 12.06.2026. Requires 50% prior sale, NOC from Association, and approved building plan.
Category-III (Post-RERA): All apartments governed by the Odisha Apartment Act 2023 where deed is registered on or after 05.10.2016. Requires Odisha RERA registration (where applicable), Occupancy Certificate, registered Association of Allottees, Section 9 Declaration, and Competent Authority endorsement under Section 8(4) and 8(5).
Common Areas Transfer: Deed transferring undivided proportionate title in Common Areas and Facilities in favour of the Association of Allottees must be executed or presented simultaneously for registration.
Endorsement Process: Competent Authority shall scrutinise documents and certify compliance with the Act and Rules before registration. Endorsed deed must be presented before Registering Officer within 30 days.

Important Points to Note

Stamp Duty Rate: Stamp duty on apartment transfer deeds is chargeable at 5% of the market value or consideration value, whichever is higher, under Article 23 of Schedule-I-A of the Indian Stamp Act 1899.
Women Remission: 1% stamp duty remission available for women under R&DM Notification No. 371531/R&DM dated 29.11.2016, applicable to conveyance deeds in favour of women.
Common Areas Nominal Fee: Deed for transfer of common areas to Association of Allottees attracts Rs. 50,000 stamp duty and Rs. 20,000 registration fee under the Indian Stamp (Odisha Amendment) Ordinance 2026.
Undivided Interest: Despite the concession on common areas deed, stamp duty and registration fee on undivided interest in common areas shall be realised in each individual apartment transfer deed.
Electronic Forwarding: After registration, certified copy shall be forwarded electronically to the Competent Authority through the SUJOG Platform as per Section 8(6) of the Act.
Not Regularisation: Registration under Category-I and Category-II shall not be construed as regularisation of any unauthorised construction or violation of building laws.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this SOP?

This SOP ensures transparency, uniformity of practice and ease of implementation for registration of apartments under the Odisha Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act 2023, addressing varying interpretations across statutes.

What are the three categories of apartment registration?

Category-I: Pre-RERA resale (first deed before 05.10.2016). Category-II: Pre-RERA unsold inventory by promoter (project completed before 05.10.2016). Category-III: Post-RERA apartments governed by the Odisha Apartment Act 2023.

What documents are required for Post-RERA (Category-III) registration?

Odisha RERA registration (where applicable), Occupancy Certificate, registered Association of Allottees, Section 9 Declaration, Competent Authority endorsement under Section 8(4) and 8(5), and deed transferring common areas to the Association.

What is the stamp duty on apartment transfer deeds?

5% of the market value or consideration value, whichever is higher. A 1% remission is available for deeds executed in favour of women, subject to conditions.

Who are the Competent Authorities under this SOP?

Deputy Commissioner (Legal) BMC for BMC areas, Secretary of concerned Development Authority for DA areas, and Sub-Collector for Revenue Sub-Division areas excluding DA areas.

Does this SOP apply to standalone houses?

No. This SOP does not apply to stand-alone dwelling houses not transferred as apartments, Government buildings, or buildings owned and occupied entirely by a single owner.