Port Blair, Jan 17: The online payment of Stamp Duty & Printing of e-Stamp Certificate launched by the A&N Administration in collaboration with Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited on 17th Dec. 2020 is becoming very popular among the general public as the system allows to buy e-stamps upto a maximum of Rs.1000/- from their comfortable place as per their convenient time.

The basic requirements for online e-stamping is any handheld device with internet connection and printer. Citizen may visit the website www.shcilestamp.com and login as guest or proceed to register.

The Client is required to make a one-time registration with basic details. An URL will be sent to the registered mail id for activation which has to be activated by the user. This user credentials can be used across all online products of e-Stamping (non-judicial) and e-Court fee (judicial). The same user credentials are valid for all States/UT wherever online facility is available. In case of guest login, OTP will be sent to the mobile number for further verification.

After the registration, Client would enter all the details of the transaction such as the Name and address of the parties, Consideration and Stamp duty amount etc. On submission of these details a Transaction Reference No. will be generated.  Against this reference no., the user has to make online payment through Net Banking or VISA Debit Card via Payment Gateway Services.

Once the payment is completed and successful, client is required to print the e-Stamp Certificate in A4 size plain paper. Since its launch around 686 certificates for an amount of Rs.39426/- has been generated through the online system.

This citizen centric initiative would simplify the procedure and streamline the entire process. The District Administration urges the public to use this facility for their needs and in case of any issues in this regard may approach the DC, South Andaman Office for clarifications.