<h1>Gujarat waives 80% stamp duty on property transfers through housing society allotment letters under Section 9(a)</h1> The Gujarat government waived 80% of stamp duty on property transfers conducted through allotment letters or share certificates by housing societies, associations, and non-trading corporations. The Chief Minister announced this decision under Section 9(a) of the Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958, requiring payment of only 20% of original duty amounts plus applicable penalties. The measure aims to provide financial relief to lower and middle-income families during property transfers, reducing their financial burden while ensuring total payments don't exceed previous amounts.