In an effort to curb fraud practises involved with the system of collection of stamp duty, Karnataka has introduced E-stamping system.

 

The E- stamping project has been initially implemented in Bangalore and will be extended to other areas of the State as well. The system has been implemented by the Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd (SHCIL) which has done similar project for Maharastra.

 

The facility will now be available at sub-registrar offices at Gandhinagar, Jayanagar, Shivajinagar, SHCIL offices at J C Road, Koramangala, Jayanagar, Malleswaram and Lawyer's Association at the Civil Court Complex, Gandhinagar.

 

The government intends to provide the sysytem  to other parts of Karnataka shortly.