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Stamp Act, 1899

Section 33

Duty on instruments executed by or on behalf of the Government in certain cases

Quick Answer Reference: Section 33 Stamp Act, 1899

  • Provision: Section 33 of Stamp Act, 1899
  • Act: Stamp Act, 1899
  • Classification: tax
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 33 of Stamp Act, 1899 say?

Where any instrument is executed by or on behalf of the Government, and the value of the instrument is not ascertainable, the duty on such instrument shall be levied according to the official character of the person executing the same.

Indian StandardSection 33, Stamp Act, 1899
Bluebook (21st ed.)Stamp Act, 1899, § 33 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 33 of the Stamp Act, 1899
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What is Section 33 of Stamp Act, 1899?

Section 33 of the Stamp Act, 1899 (Stamp Act, 1899) defines and regulates "Duty on instruments executed by or on behalf of the Government in certain cases". The section states: Where any instrument is executed by or on behalf of the Government, and the value of the instrument is not ascertainable, the duty on such instrument shall be levied according to t...

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