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Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Complete Act

State: West Bengal

Year: 1899

.....agricultural produce to another: (6) "chargeable" means, as applied to an instrument executed or first executed after the commencement of this Act, chargeable under this Act, and, as applied to any other instrument, chargeable under the law in force in 33. Words "the Provinces" first subs, for the words "British India" by the Indian Independence (Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances) Order, 1948, then the word "States" subs, for the word "Provinces" by the Adaptation of Laws Order, 1950, and finally the word "India" subs, for the words "the States" by Act 43 of 1955, w.e.f. 1.4.1956. [India] when such instrument was executed or, where several persons executed the instrument at different times, first executed:- (7) "cheque" means a bill of exchange drawn on a specified banker and not expressed to be payable otherwise than on demand: (8)44. Clause (8) om. by the Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937. * * * (9) "Collector" (a) means, within the limits of the towns of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay, the Collector of Calcutta, Madras and Bombay, respectively, and without those limits, the Collector of a district; and (b) includes a Deputy Commissioner.....

The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Complete Act

State: Assam

Year: 1899

THE INDIAN STAMP ACT, 1899 THE INDIAN STAMP ACT, 1899 [Act, No. 2 of 1899] [27th January, 1899] PREAMBLE An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Stamps, WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to Stamps. It is hereby enacted as follows: - Chapter - 1 PRELIMINARY 1. Short title, extent and commencement :- (1) This Act may be called the Indian Stamp Act, 1899. (Substituted by Act 43 of 1955, Section3, for the former sub-section w.e.f. 1-4-1956) (2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir: Provided that it shall not apply to (Substituted by the A.O. (No.2) 1956, for "Part B States") [the territories which, immediately before the 1st November, 1956, were comprised in Part B States] (excluding the State of Jammu and Kashmir) except to the extent to which the provisions of this Act relate to rates of stamp-duty in respect of the documents specified in entry 91 of List I in the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution.] (3) It shall come into force on the first day of July, 1899. 2. Definitions:- In this Act, unless there is something repugnant in the subject or context, -- .....

Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Schedule I

Title: First Schedule

State: Central

Year: 1899

.....ANY HIGH COURT 27[under the Indian Bar Councils Act, 1926, or] in exercise of powers conferred on such court by Letters Patent or by the Legal Practitioners Act, 1884-- (a) in the case of an Advocate or vakil Five hundred rupees. (b) in the case of an Attorney Two hundred and fifty rupees. Exemption Entry of an advocate, vakil or attorney on the roll of any High Court when he has previously been enrolled in a High Court. 28[***] 31. EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY--Instrument of The same duty as a Conveyance (No.23) for a consideration equal to the value of the property of greatest value as set forth in such instrument. EXTRACT. See COPY (No. 24). 32. FURTHER CHARGE-- Instrument of, that is to say, any instrument imposing a further charge on mortgaged property-- (a) when the original mortgage is one of the description referred to in clause (a) of Article No. 40 (that is, with possession). The same duty as a conveyance (No.23) for a consideration equal to the amount of the further charge secured by such instrument. .....

The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Complete Act

State: Punjab

Year: 1899

.....CERTAIN STAMPS. 91 ACT TO BE TRANSLATED AND SOLD CHEAPLY. 92 REPEAL. 93 STAMP-DUTY ON INSTRUMENTS 94 ENACTMENTS REPEALED THE INDIAN STAMP ACT, 1899 Act No. of Year: ACT NO. 2 OF 1899 Enactment Date: [27th January, 1899.] Act Objective: An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Stamps. 1. Short title, extent and commencement - (1) This Act may be called the Indian Stamp Act, 1899. 2*[(2) It extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir: Provided that it shall not apply to 3*[the territories which, immediately before the 1st November, 1956, were comprised in Part B Amended in U.P. by U. P. Act 10 of 1971. Amended in Haryana by Haryana Act 49 of 1971. Amended in Tamil Nadu by T. N. Act 3 of 1972. Amended in Andhra Pradesh by A. P. Act 10 of 1967. Amended in Goa, Daman and Diu by Goa, Daman and Diu Act 8 of 1969. 1*Amended in its application to the Andaman & Nicobar is kinds by Reg. 1 of 1961. (w.e.f. 21.1.1961). Amended in Rajasthan by Raj Act 14 of 1961. Amended in Madras by Mad. Act 24 of 1967. Amended in U. P. by U. P. Act 11 of 1969. Amended in Haryana by Haryana Act 16 of 1969. 2. Definitions.....

Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1899

.....the purposes of this section, the expression "securities" shall have the meaning assigned to it in clause (h) of Section 2 of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (42 of 1956). SECTION 09: POWER TO REDUCE, REMIT OR COMPOUND DUTIES (1) The Government may, by rule or order published in the Official Gazette- (a) reduce or remit, whether prospectively or retrospectively, in the whole or any part of the territories under its administration, the duties with which any instruments or any particular class of instruments, or any of the instruments belonging to such class, or any instruments when executed by or in favour of any particular class of persons, by or in favour of any members of such class, are chargeable; and (b) provide for the composition or consolidation of duties in the case of issues by any incorporate company or other body corporate4[or of transfers (where there is a single transferee, whether incorporated or not)] of debentures, bonds or other marketable securities. (2) In this section the expression "the Government" means- (a) in relation to stamp -duty in respect of bills of exchange, cheques, promissory notes, bills of lading, letters of credit, policies.....

Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Chapter IV

Title: Instruments Not Duly Stamped

State: Central

Year: 1899

.....has been paid in respect of such instrument. (2) When such instrument has been impounded only because it has been written in contravention of section 13 or section 14, the Collector may refund the whole penalty so paid. _______________________ 1. The words "upon application made to him in this behalf or, if no application is made, with the consent of the Chief Controlling Revenue authority" omitted by Act 4 of 1914, Section 2 and Schedule, Pt. I. Section 40 - Collectors power to stamp instruments impounded (1) When the Collector impounds any instrument under section 33, or receives any instrument sent to him under section 38; sub- section (2), not being an instrument chargeable1[with a duty not exceeding ten naye paise] only or a bill of exchange or promissory note, he shall adopt the following procedure:- (a) if he is of opinion that such instrument is duly stampeded or is not chargeable with duty, he shall certify by endorsement thereon that it is duly stamped, or that it is not so chargeable, as the case may be; (b) if he is of opinion that such instrument is chargeable with duty and is not duly stamped, he shall require the payment of the proper duty or.....

Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Chapter VII

Title: Criminal Offences and Procedure

State: Central

Year: 1899

.....to comply with provisions of section 27 Any person who, with intent to defraud the Government, (a) executes any instrument in which all the facts and circumstances required by section 27 to be set forth in such instrument are not fully and truly set forth; or (b) being employed or concerned in or about the preparation of any instrument, neglects or omits fully and truly to set forth therein all such facts and circumstances; or (c) does any other act calculated to deprive the Government of any duty or penalty under this Act; shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees. Section 65 - Penalty for refusal to give receipt, and for devices to evade duty on receipts Any person who, (a) being required under section 30 to give a receipt, refuses or neglects to give the same; or (b) with intent to defraud the Government of any duty, upon a payment of money or delivery of property exceeding twenty rupees in amount or value, gives a receipt for an amount or value not exceeding twenty rupees, or separates or divides the money or property paid or delivered; shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees. Section 66 -.....

The Punjab Riverain Boundaries Act, 1899 Complete Act

State: Punjab

Year: 1899

.....XVII of 1887 3. ****** 4. Effect of fixing a boundary between reverain estates proviso 5. Clause added to sub-section (2) of Section 158 of India Act XVII of 1887 6. Regulation XI of 1825 section 2 and 3 Amendment of section 2 and 3 of Bengal Regulation XI of 1825 7. India Act XVII of 1887 - Punjab Act I 8. India Act XVII of 1887 - Punjab Act I [17th May, 1899, 19th June, 1899]. [Received the assent of the Lieutenant-Governor on the 17th May, 1899 and that of the Governor General on the 19th June, 1899, and was first published in the PUNJAB GOVERNMENT 2GAZETTE of the 3rd August, 1899]. 1 2 3 4 Year No. Short title Whether repealed or otherwise affected by legislation. 1899 1 The Punjab Riverain Boundaries Act, 1899 Extended to the territories which immediately before the 1st November, 1956, were comprised in the State of Patiala and East Punjab States Union by Punjab Act 23 of 19573 An Act to amend the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1887, And the law relating to the ascertainment and Determination, in certain cases of the Boundaries of.....

Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Section 64

Title: Penalty for Omission to Comply with Provisions of Section 27

State: Central

Year: 1899

Any person who, with intent to defraud the Government, (a) executes any instrument in which all the facts and circumstances required by section 27 to be set forth in such instrument are not fully and truly set forth; or (b) being employed or concerned in or about the preparation of any instrument, neglects or omits fully and truly to set forth therein all such facts and circumstances; or (c) does any other act calculated to deprive the Government of any duty or penalty under this Act; shall be punishable with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.

Glanders and Farcy Act, 1899 Complete Act

State: Central

Year: 1899

.....and Veterinary Practitioner for all or any of the purposes of this Act or of any rule thereunder. State Amendments SECTION 16: PROTECTION TO PERSONS ACTING UNDER ACT No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is, in good faith, done or intended to be done under this Act. SECTION 17: REPEAL [Repealed by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1914 (X of 1914), section 3 and Schedule II.] SCHEDULE 1 ENACTMENTS REPEALED .] [Repealed by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1914 (X of 1914),section 3-and Schedule II.] Footnotes: 4. Substituted for "Provincial Government" by A.L.O., 1950. 5. For notifications under this sub-section as amended by Act 11 of 1901, as regards Nainital, Dehra Dun and Saharanpur Districts, see Gazette of India, 1902, Pt. I, p. 30; as regards Bombay City and Poona Cantonment, see Gazette of India, 1904, Pt. I, p. 948, and as regards certain other local areas, see Gazette of India, 1906, Pt. I, p. 205; see also different Local Rules and Orders. 6. Substituted for "Local Official Gazette" by A.O., 1937. 7. Certain words were omitted by the Repealing Act, 1927 (12 of 1927). 8. Inserted by the Glanders and Farcy (Amendment).....