A release deed (relinquishment deed) is a registered document by which a co-owner gives up their share in jointly held property in favour of the other co-owners. In Maharashtra, when legal heirs of a deceased owner release inherited property to the spouse, children or grandchildren of the deceased, stamp duty is only ₹200; other releases pay duty on the market value of the share released.
What is a release deed?
A release deed is the legal way for a co-owner to give up (release or relinquish) their right in a property in favour of the remaining co-owners. It is most common after inheritance: when a father dies without a will, his widow and children all become co-owners; siblings may then release their shares to the mother or to one brother so the title is clean.
A release can only be in favour of someone who already has a share. To transfer to an outsider you need a sale deed or gift deed instead. Unlike a will, a release takes effect immediately and cannot be withdrawn after registration.
Documents required for release deed
Releasor(s)
- Aadhaar and PAN card
- Passport-size photographs
- Consent of all releasing heirs
Property & succession
- Death certificate of the original owner
- Title deed / Index-II / 7/12 or property card
- Legal heir proof: family tree affidavit, succession certificate or heirship certificate
- Latest property-tax receipt
Releasee(s) & witnesses
- Aadhaar and PAN of releasee
- Aadhaar of two witnesses
How the release deed process works
- Map the family tree
We list all legal heirs under the applicable succession law and check that every heir who must sign is included.
- Draft the release deed
Share being released, consideration (if any), description of property and confirmation that no rights remain.
- Stamp duty
We check eligibility for ₹200 duty or compute duty on the market value of the released share.
- Registration
All releasors, releasees and witnesses sign at the Sub-Registrar office. Heirs abroad can sign through a POA.
- Update records
With the registered deed we help mutate property tax, 7/12 and society records.
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Release deed stamp duty in Maharashtra
Under Article 52 of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, a release of ancestral property by legal heirs of a deceased person in favour of the deceased’s spouse, children, grandchildren or the wife of a deceased son attracts a concessional stamp duty of ₹200. Other releases pay duty at the conveyance rate on the market value of the share released.
Registration fee is payable in addition. Because the ₹200 concession depends on who is releasing to whom, we check the relationships before drafting.
Release deed vs gift deed vs will
| Release deed | Gift deed | Will | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takes effect | Immediately | Immediately | After death |
| In favour of | Existing co-owners | Anyone | Anyone |
| Typical duty (family) | ₹200 for qualifying heirs | ₹200 residential to close family | No stamp duty |
| Can be revoked | No | Generally no | Yes, any time |
Our guide Gift deed vs release deed vs will explains which suits your family.
Release Deed (Relinquishment) in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Mumbai, Thane & Palghar
We handle release deed for clients across these cities. What differs locally:
| City | What to know locally |
|---|---|
| Pune | Stamp duty ~7% in PMC limits (6% for women), incl. metro cess & LBT. Registered at Haveli and Pune city Sub-Registrar offices. |
| Pimpri-Chinchwad | Stamp duty ~7% in PCMC limits (6% for women), incl. metro cess & LBT. Registered at Jurisdictional Sub-Registrar office for Pimpri-Chinchwad (Haveli / Maval / Mulshi as applicable). |
| Mumbai | Stamp duty 6% in BMC limits incl. 1% metro cess (5% for women). Registered at Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban Sub-Registrar offices. |
| Thane | Stamp duty ~7% in TMC limits (6% for women), incl. metro cess & LBT. Registered at Thane district Sub-Registrar offices (Thane, Kalyan, Bhiwandi, Ulhasnagar, Ambernath). |
| Palghar | Stamp duty ~4–7% depending on corporation, council or gram panchayat limits. Registered at Palghar district Sub-Registrar offices (Vasai, Palghar, Dahanu and others). |
Frequently asked questions
What is the stamp duty on a release deed in Maharashtra?
₹200 where legal heirs of a deceased person release ancestral property in favour of the deceased’s spouse, children, grandchildren or the wife of a deceased son. In other cases stamp duty is charged at the conveyance rate on the market value of the share released.
Can a release deed be made in favour of a person who is not a co-owner?
No. A release only works in favour of an existing co-owner. For anyone else, a gift deed or sale deed is needed.
Do all legal heirs have to sign the release deed?
Only the heirs who are giving up their shares sign as releasors, but the releasee also signs and all heirs should be correctly listed so the resulting title is clear.
Can a married daughter release her share in her father’s property?
Yes. Daughters have equal coparcenary and inheritance rights under the Hindu Succession Act, so a married daughter is a co-owner and can release her share to her mother or brothers through a registered release deed.
Can a release deed be cancelled?
Once registered, a release deed is final. It can only be set aside by a court on grounds such as fraud, coercion or misrepresentation.
What if one heir lives abroad?
The heir can sign a power of attorney at the Indian consulate (or apostilled) in favour of someone in India. The POA is adjudicated in Maharashtra within three months and the attorney signs the release deed.
