CWP-13338 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA (205) M/s Noble Dream Projects Pvt. Ltd. State of Punjab CORAM: Present: KULDEEP TIWARI 1. 23.04.2026 (Annexure P and registration charges, as per the Collector rates, was made. 2. the petitioner/company has purchased the property, in question, in the e-auction, conducted by Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA), respondent No.3, and wa duty on the auctioned price not on Collector rates, for the purpose of registration of the conveyance deed. 3338-2026 (O&M) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH M/s Noble Dream Projects Pvt. Ltd. Versus State of Punjab and others HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP TIWARI Mr. Amit Jain, Sr. Advocate with Mr. Parit Aggarwal, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Tejinder Pal Singh Walia, AAG, for respondents No.1 to 3. Mr. Sumit Kalyan, Advocate for Mr. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Advocate for respondent No.4. **** KULDEEP TIWARI, J.(ORAL) The instant writ petition is directed against the order dated 23.04.2026 (Annexure P-8), wherethrough, the demand of higher stamp duty and registration charges, as per the Collector rates, was made. What emerges from perusal of the instant writ petition is that, the petitioner/company has purchased the property, in question, in the auction, conducted by Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA), respondent No.3, and was ready and willing to pay the stamp duty on the auctioned price, payable to the respondent No.3 not on Collector rates, for the purpose of registration of the conveyance deed. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-13338-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision : 01.07.2026 …Petitioner Versus ...Respondents KULDEEP TIWARI Amit Jain, Sr. Advocate with , AAG, Punjab Mr. Sumit Kalyan, Advocate for tap Singh, Advocate The instant writ petition is directed against the order dated , wherethrough, the demand of higher stamp duty and registration charges, as per the Collector rates, was made. What emerges from perusal of the instant writ petition is that, the petitioner/company has purchased the property, in question, in the auction, conducted by Greater Mohali Area Development Authority s ready and willing to pay the stamp , payable to the respondent No.3-GMADA, and not on Collector rates, for the purpose of registration of the conveyance deed. The instant writ petition is directed against the order dated , wherethrough, the demand of higher stamp duty What emerges from perusal of the instant writ petition is that, the petitioner/company has purchased the property, in question, in the auction, conducted by Greater Mohali Area Development Authority s ready and willing to pay the stamp , and not on Collector rates, for the purpose of registration of the conveyance deed. MANPREET SINGH 2026.07.02 16:35 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-13338 3. grievance of the petitioner/company is that the Sub not granting any appointment its registration, rather, a pre stamp duty according to the prevailing Collector rates. 4. affidavit of Ms. Damandeep Kaur, PCS, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Mohali, District SAS Nagar, on behalf of the respondents No.1 to 3, has been filed by learned State counsel today, in the Court. The same is taken on record. 5. is taken that the instant writ petition is liable to be dismissed conveyance deed, has yet been executed by respondent No.4 before the respondent No.3, for its registration. merely attempted an online booking of appointment (Annexure P made a representation Section 47-A of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, would come into operation only when the petitioner/company Sub-Registrar concerned. 6. with the objection r petitioner/company, is ready and willing to submit the co visiting the office of 7. instant writ petition can be Sub-Registrar petitioner/company, cause appearance 3338-2026 (O&M) Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the grievance of the petitioner/company is that the Sub not granting any appointment to them, to present its registration, rather, a pre-requisite demand has been made, to deposit the stamp duty according to the prevailing Collector rates. Upon notice of the instant petition, a short reply by way of f Ms. Damandeep Kaur, PCS, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Mohali, District SAS Nagar, on behalf of the respondents No.1 to 3, has been filed by learned State counsel today, in the Court. The same is taken on record. In Paragraph No.4 of the reply (supra), is taken that the instant writ petition is liable to be dismissed conveyance deed, has yet been executed by respondent No.4 before the respondent No.3, for its registration. merely attempted an online booking of appointment (Annexure P made a representation (Annexure P-7), and therefore, the mechanism of A of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, would come into operation only when the petitioner/company submits the conveyance deed before the Registrar concerned. Learned senior counsel for the petitioner with the objection raised by the respondent petitioner/company, is ready and willing to submit the co visiting the office of Sub-Registrar, concerned. At this stage, this Court is of the considered opinion that the instant writ petition can be disposed of Registrar concerned, i.e. respondent No.3 petitioner/company, cause appearance before him, 2 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the main grievance of the petitioner/company is that the Sub-Registrar concerned, is to present their conveyance deed for requisite demand has been made, to deposit the stamp duty according to the prevailing Collector rates. Upon notice of the instant petition, a short reply by way of f Ms. Damandeep Kaur, PCS, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Mohali, District SAS Nagar, on behalf of the respondents No.1 to 3, has been filed by learned State counsel today, in the Court. The same is taken on record. In Paragraph No.4 of the reply (supra), a preliminary objection is taken that the instant writ petition is liable to be dismissed in limine, as no conveyance deed, has yet been executed by respondent No.4, or presented before the respondent No.3, for its registration. The petitioner/company, has merely attempted an online booking of appointment (Annexure P-6), and , and therefore, the mechanism of A of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, would come into operation only he conveyance deed before the Learned senior counsel for the petitioner upon being confronted aised by the respondent-State, submits that the petitioner/company, is ready and willing to submit the conveyance deed, by Registrar, concerned. At this stage, this Court is of the considered opinion that the disposed of, with a mandamus, upon the respondent No.3, that in case, the before him, on 06.07.2026 at 11.00 main Registrar concerned, is for requisite demand has been made, to deposit the Upon notice of the instant petition, a short reply by way of f Ms. Damandeep Kaur, PCS, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Mohali, District SAS Nagar, on behalf of the respondents No.1 to 3, has been filed by a preliminary objection , as no , or presented has , and , and therefore, the mechanism of A of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, would come into operation only he conveyance deed before the confronted State, submits that the by At this stage, this Court is of the considered opinion that the , upon the , that in case, the 06.07.2026 at 11.00 MANPREET SINGH 2026.07.02 16:35 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CWP-13338 a.m., with the conveyance deed, the latter by virtue of the Registration Act, 1908, specifically in view of the provision a final decision, thereon. opinion that registration of the conveyance deed is to be refused, in that eventuality, he/she shall pass a speaking order, after affording due opportunity of hearing to t 8. 9. accordingly. July 01, 2026 Manpreet 3338-2026 (O&M) a.m., with the conveyance deed, the latter by virtue of the Registration Act, 1908, specifically in view of the provisions a final decision, thereon. In case, the Sub opinion that registration of the conveyance deed is to be refused, in that eventuality, he/she shall pass a speaking order, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner/company. Ordered accordingly. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, stands accordingly. 2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether reportable 3 a.m., with the conveyance deed, the latter by virtue of the Registration Act, of Section 35 of the ibid Act, take In case, the Sub-Registrar concerned is of the opinion that registration of the conveyance deed is to be refused, in that eventuality, he/she shall pass a speaking order, after affording due he petitioner/company. Pending miscellaneous applications, if any, stands disposed of (KULDEEP TIWARI) JUDGE : Yes/No : Yes/No a.m., with the conveyance deed, the latter by virtue of the Registration Act, Act, take Registrar concerned is of the opinion that registration of the conveyance deed is to be refused, in that eventuality, he/she shall pass a speaking order, after affording due disposed of MANPREET SINGH 2026.07.02 16:35 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment