1-5-1994, the date of issue of the stamp paper must not be more than 6 months older than the date of the transaction. 10 % of the aggregate of the market value of the shares issued or allotted in exchange or otherwise and the amount of consideration paid for such amalgamation: Provided that, the amount of duty, chargeable under this clause shall not exceed, -, (i) an amount equal to 5 % of the true market value of the immovable property located within the State of Maharashtra of the transferor company; or. STAMPS TO BE USED -- Adhesive Stamp Paper Rule 11, ARTICLE 39 MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION OF A COMPANY (Detailed chart attached). The Stamp Duty in Maharashtra (areas other than Mumbai) was reduced by 2 per cent from September 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 and by 1.5 per cent from January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021. // -->