Section 17 Stamp Act, 1899 Explained: Duty on instruments executed by or on behalf of a local authority | Nyaya

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What does Section 17 of Stamp Act, 1899 say?

Where any instrument is executed by or on behalf of a local authority, the duty thereon shall be paid by the person executing the instrument, and the instrument shall not be registered until the duty has been paid.

Indian StandardSection 17, Stamp Act, 1899

Bluebook (21st ed.)Stamp Act, 1899, § 17 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 17 of the Stamp Act, 1899

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What is Section 17 of Stamp Act, 1899?

Section 17 of the Stamp Act, 1899 (Stamp Act, 1899) defines and regulates "Duty on instruments executed by or on behalf of a local authority". The section states: Where any instrument is executed by or on behalf of a local authority, the duty thereon shall be paid by the person executing the instrument, and the instrument shall not be regist...

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