Section12
The Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950

Section 12

In force Act 7 of 1950 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 7 of 1950

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Section 12 of the Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950. AWARD, that is to say, any decision in writing by an arbitrator or umpire, not being an award directing a partition, on a reference made otherwise than by an order of the Court in the course of a suit- (a) where the amount or value of the property to which the award relates as set forth in such awar

AWARD, that is to say, any decision in writing by an arbitrator or umpire, not being an award directing a partition, on a reference made otherwise than by an order of the Court in the course of a suit- (a) where the amount or value of the property to which the award relates as set forth in such award does not exceed Rs.1,000 ;

(b) if it exceeds Rs.1,000 but does not exceed Rs.5,000 ; and for every additional Rs.1,000 or part thereof in excess of Rs.5,000. Award under the Bombay District Municipal Act, 1901 (Bombay Act III of 1901), Section 160, or the Bombay Hereditary Offices Act, 1874 (Bombay Act III of 1874), Section 18.

Section 12, The Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950 (Act 7 of 1950).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 18

Questions about Section 12

How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act 12, section 12 Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, section 12 of the Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 12 of the Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 18, so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When was the Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act enacted?

Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act was enacted in 1950 as Act 7 of 1950. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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