Dhaka:The government has announced that all non-judicial stamp duties must be paid through the Automated Challan System (A-Challan) starting July 1, 2027. This decision applies to all amounts involved in stamp duty payments.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, until June 30, 2027, individuals can continue using both A-Challan and existing methods for paying stamp duties. The Internal Resources Division (IRD) of the Ministry of Finance issued a notification under Section 11A of the Stamp Act, 1899, and Section 2(1) of the Stamp Duties (Additional Modes of Payment) Act, 1974, to enforce this change.
The notification stipulates that anyone paying stamp duty via A-Challan for a registrable deed must prepare the deed on cartridge paper and attach a printed e-Challan receipt as proof of payment when submitting it to the sub-registrar. Additionally, the A-Challan number must appear on the first page of the deed. For insurance policies, the A-Challan receipt must be attached to the policy with the policy's identification number and the A-Challan number on the first page.
In cases of bulk payments for multiple individuals or organizations, the payer must provide the name and identification number for each beneficiary, which may include a TIN, NID, BIN, or trade license number where applicable. The government anticipates that automating non-judicial stamp duty payments through A-Challan will lead to significant savings by reducing costs associated with printing, storing, and distributing traditional stamps. It is also expected to prevent counterfeit stamp sales and boost government revenue.