Stamp Act, 1899

Section 69

Duty on instruments relating to property situate in British India, but executed in a foreign country

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 69 Stamp Act, 1899

Provision: Section 69 of Stamp Act, 1899
Act: Stamp Act, 1899
Classification: tax
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 69 of Stamp Act, 1899 say?

Where any instrument relates to property situate in British India, but is executed in a foreign country, the duty on such instrument shall be levied according to the value of the instrument, and not according to the value of the property or interest affected by the instrument. The duty shall be levied on the instrument in the same manner as if it had been executed by a private person.

Indian StandardSection 69, Stamp Act, 1899

Bluebook (21st ed.)Stamp Act, 1899, § 69 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 69 of the Stamp Act, 1899

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Common Questions about Section 69 Stamp Act, 1899

What is Section 69 of Stamp Act, 1899?

Section 69 of the Stamp Act, 1899 (Stamp Act, 1899) defines and regulates "Duty on instruments relating to property situate in British India, but executed in a foreign country". The section states: Where any instrument relates to property situate in British India, but is executed in a foreign country, the duty on such instrument shall be levied according to the value of the i...

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