ODISHA STAMP DUTY EXEMPTION FOR PM SVANIDHI LOANS
REMISSION OF STAMP DUTY ON PM SVANIDHI HYPOTHECATION AGREEMENTS
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Key Order Directives
- Legal Authority: The State Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 9 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (2 of 1899), hereby remits the stamp duty in respect of the specified instrument.
- Covered Instrument: Hypothecation agreements executed in respect of all three tranches of loans sanctioned under the PM SVANidhi (Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors' AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) Scheme.
- Extent of Remission: Stamp duty is remitted to the full extent applicable on the aforesaid hypothecation agreements — i.e., 100% remission.
- Applicability: The remission covers all three tranches of PM SVANidhi loans sanctioned to eligible street vendors.
- Gazette Publication: The order is directed to be published in an extra-ordinary issue of the Odisha Gazette through the Deputy Director, Secretariat Branch Press Unit-III, Kharvel Nagar, Bhubaneswar.
- Distribution: Ten (10) printed copies forwarded to the Department; Ten (10) copies to the Inspector General of Registration, Odisha, Cuttack; and Five (05) copies to the Hon'ble Member, Board of Revenue, Odisha, Cuttack.
- Issuing Authority: Order issued by Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Odisha.
Key Highlights & Conditions
- PM SVANidhi Scheme: The Pradhan Mantri Street Vendors' AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) is a Central Sector Scheme providing working capital loans up to ₹10,000 to street vendors, with subsequent higher loan tranches upon repayment.
- Stamp Duty Relief: This order provides complete stamp duty exemption on hypothecation agreements for all three loan tranches, reducing the financial burden on street vendors availing credit under the scheme.
- Legal Basis: The remission is issued under Section 9 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, which empowers the State Government to remit or reduce stamp duty on specified instruments.
- Effective Immediately: The order is effective from the date of issuance — 16 June 2026 — and applies to hypothecation agreements executed thereunder.
- Wide Dissemination: Copies have been sent to the Inspector General of Registration and the Board of Revenue for implementation across all registration offices in Odisha.
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