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For state of Maharashtra, you might also want to go through igrmaharashtra.gov.in.
In relation to incidence of stamp duty on mortgage deeds; hypothecation and pledge agreements; business agreements, computation of applicable stamp duty is pretty straightforward.
For computation of stamp duty on conveyancing, leases and licenses, several factors relating to the subject-matter property(ies) have to be considered at the outset.
Pertinently, it is advisable to get such deeds/instruments adjudicated at office of Collector of Stamps for many reasons which are required to be lodged for registration at concerned sub-Registrar of Assurances.
Hope this helps.
Most likely you will just a rap on the knuckles and it will be done. If in case the firm comes down harder than that, then just know that you are in a workplace that is really not a fair one (especially considering you are an A0 and nobody checked your work).
Don’t fret. Be kind to yourself. You will be fine.
Though the wise man was an A0, chill!
There’ll be many more mistakes you commit in future so learn to deal with them and figure a way out. So long as it can be fixed, it’s recoverable.
If any seniors have any tips or anything to keep in mind while calculating stamp duty, please help a junior out. I want to learn from here and from my mistakes so that I don’t repeat it.