Is Witness mandfatory in a partnership deed?

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Rakesh (Querist)
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27 December 2023 Hi,

Some of us wanted to enter into a business partnership. All partners signed the deed and got it notarised. But there were no witnesses. Is the deed valid without any witness signatures? Will we face any problem in getting PAN. GST and other Government documents? Any help would be highly appreciated.

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Rakesh

CA R SEETHARAMAN

CA R SEETHARAMAN (Expert)
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28 December 2023 The deed is drafted on a Stamp Paper, and stamped by a public notary. All partners sign the document in the presence of the notary and two other witnesses.
Witness is mandatory.