The National E-Governance Services Ltd (NeSL) on October 15, 2026, issued a circular regarding changes in the digital code for existing article numbers and the addition of a new article in Punjab State for Digital e-Stamping.
The following has been stated: -
•NeSL has notified changes to the digital codes for existing stamp duty articles and activation of a new article in Punjab under Digital e-Stamping for registered banks and NBFCs using the DDE platform.
•The revised codes are 0027 for Article 4 (Affidavit), 0022 for Article 34 (Indemnity Bond), and 0052 for Article 5(d) (Agreement, if not otherwise provided for). Digital code 0035 has been activated for Article 49 (Promissory Note).
•Users are responsible for selecting the correct stamp duty article code and determining the applicable stamp duty amount.
•NeSL, as the platform provider, disclaims responsibility for verifying the article code or stamp duty payable.
[Circular No.: NeSL/DDE/2026/0243]
