Stamp Act, 1899

Section 49

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

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Provision: Section 49 of Stamp Act, 1899
Act: Stamp Act, 1899
Classification: tax
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 49 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, and the consideration for which the instrument is executed is not specified, the duty on such instrument shall be levied according to the value of the instrument, and not according to the authority of the officer executing the same.

Indian StandardSection 49, Stamp Act, 1899

Bluebook (21st ed.)Stamp Act, 1899, § 49 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 49 of the Stamp Act, 1899

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Common Questions about Section 49 Stamp Act, 1899

What is Section 49 of Stamp Act, 1899?

Section 49 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, and the consideration for which the instrument is executed...

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