Rent ₹12,000 a month on an 11-month agreement: low fixed duty in practice — check the sub-registrar schedule.
Typical monthly rents
City
1 BHK
2 BHK
Kolkata
₹8,000 – ₹18,000
₹12,000 – ₹30,000
Siliguri
₹6,000 – ₹12,000
₹9,000 – ₹18,000
Indicative ranges from typical listings; actual rent depends on locality, furnishing and society.
Local tips
Book e-registration on wbregistration.gov.in for leases above 11 months — you can calculate duty online before visiting.
Many old Kolkata tenancies are protected under the 1997 Act with low controlled rents; new agreements are mostly market-rate 11-month contracts.
More West Bengal renting questions
Which law governs renting in West Bengal?
The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997, which covers rent revision, eviction grounds and the Rent Controller.
Do I need to register an 11-month agreement in West Bengal?
No. Registration is compulsory only for leases above 11 months, but a registered lease carries more weight before the Rent Controller.
How do I register a lease online in West Bengal?
Use wbregistration.gov.in to enter the details, calculate stamp duty and registration fee, and book an appointment with the registration office.
Last reviewed 2026-10-30. Stamp duty schedules change — confirm on the official portal before paying.
West Bengal questions
West Bengal me stamp duty kitni lagti hai? / What is stamp duty in West Bengal?
Short agreements: low fixed duty in practice — verify sub-registrar schedule. Use the calculator with your rent and deposit for an estimate — then verify at the sub-registrar before paying.
West Bengal me registration compulsory hai? / Is registration compulsory in West Bengal?
No (11-month); yes above 11 months
West Bengal me deposit kitna normal hai? / What deposit is normal in West Bengal?
2–3 months. Get refund conditions and timeline in writing — 'will adjust later' is how deposits die.
Also useful
Rent agreement register karna zaroori hai? / Is registration compulsory?
Above 11 months: YES, PAN-India (Registration Act). 11-month: optional in most states (notarized works, registered is stronger) — EXCEPT Maharashtra, where registration is compulsory at ANY term. Rajasthan needs Rent Authority registration instead.
To stay under the 12-month compulsory-registration threshold in most states — saving registration cost and office visits. In Maharashtra this logic fails: registration is still mandatory.
Maharashtra me stamp duty kaise nikalti hai? / How is Maharashtra stamp duty calculated?
Article 36A: 0.25% of (total rent for the term + non-refundable deposit + 10% p.a. interest on refundable deposit) + ₹1,000 urban / ₹500 rural registration (+ e-filing/service charges). Example: ₹15,000 × 11 mo + ₹50,000 deposit ≈ ₹1,700 all-in urban (duty ≈₹400 + registration + charges).
Stamp duty kaun bharta hai? / Who pays stamp duty?
In absence of contrary agreement, the LESSEE (tenant) pays (Sec 29(c) Indian Stamp Act) — but most agreements split or assign it explicitly. Whatever it says in writing wins, so read that clause.
Notary vs registered agreement? / Notarized or registered — which is better?
Registered always wins in court. Notarized 11-month agreements are the common compromise (cheap, fast). For multi-year stays or high deposits, pay for registration.
E-stamp paper kya hai? / What is e-stamp paper?
Electronic stamp duty payment (SHCIL / state portals like Kaveri, IGR) replacing physical stamp paper in most states. Keep the e-stamp certificate with the agreement — it IS the duty proof.