legal dispute concerning stamp duty payment for a land transaction in Maharashtra.

Background: The document pertains to a legal challenge regarding stamp duty payment for a land transaction in Maharashtra. The petitioners contested an order rejecting their appeal against a stamp duty assessment.

Initial Agreement for Sale: Initially, the petitioners entered into an agreement for the sale of agricultural land. However, due to stamp duty issues, the agreement was impounded.

Stamp Duty Assessment: Despite paying deficit stamp duty and penalties for the agreement, the petitioners were subjected to additional stamp duty assessment for a subsequent conveyance deed.

Petitioners' Argument: The petitioners argued that the land's status remained agricultural, disputing the need for additional stamp duty payment. They sought a refund of the excess stamp duty paid.

Government's Position: The government contended that by accepting the initial assessment, paying the duty, and registering the deed, the petitioners waived their right to appeal.

Appellate Authority's Decision: The Appellate Authority upheld the original assessment, stating that the petitioners failed to provide sufficient evidence to support their claim of excess payment.

Court Ruling: The court affirmed the Appellate Authority's decision, finding no fault in the assessment process. It dismissed the petitioners' appeal, stating that they had already benefited from the earlier adjudication.

In essence, the court upheld the original stamp duty assessment on the conveyance deed, rejecting the petitioners' appeal.