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Stamp Act, 1899

Section 14

Exemptions from stamp duties

Quick Answer Reference: Section 14 Stamp Act, 1899

  • Provision: Section 14 of Stamp Act, 1899
  • Act: Stamp Act, 1899
  • Classification: tax
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 14 of Stamp Act, 1899 say?

The following instruments and documents shall be exempt from the payment of stamp duties: (a) instruments and documents executed and issued by the Government; (b) instruments and documents executed and issued by public officers in the course of their duty; (c) instruments and documents executed and issued by charitable institutions; (d) instruments and documents executed and issued by educational institutions.

Indian StandardSection 14, Stamp Act, 1899
Bluebook (21st ed.)Stamp Act, 1899, § 14 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 14 of the Stamp Act, 1899
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What is Section 14 of Stamp Act, 1899?

Section 14 of the Stamp Act, 1899 (Stamp Act, 1899) defines and regulates "Exemptions from stamp duties". The section states: The following instruments and documents shall be exempt from the payment of stamp duties: (a) instruments and documents executed and issued by the Government; (b) instruments and d...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 14 Stamp Act, 1899

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

Patnahcucisdb94 High Court (10 8)

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

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