Section 4 Stamp Act, 1899 Explained: Stamp duty on instruments | Nyaya

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What does Section 4 of Stamp Act, 1899 say?

The stamp duty on an instrument shall be the duty chargeable on the instrument in accordance with the rate or rates prescribed by this Act in respect of the value of the instrument.

Indian StandardSection 4, Stamp Act, 1899

Bluebook (21st ed.)Stamp Act, 1899, § 4 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 4 of the Stamp Act, 1899

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What is Section 4 of Stamp Act, 1899?

Section 4 of the Stamp Act, 1899 (Stamp Act, 1899) defines and regulates "Stamp duty on instruments". The section states: The stamp duty on an instrument shall be the duty chargeable on the instrument in accordance with the rate or rates prescribed by this Act in respect of the value of the instrument...

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