Section15
The Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950

Section 15

In force Act 7 of 1950 As on 20 Oct 2026

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Act 7 of 1950

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Section 15 of the Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950. BOND [as defined by section 2(5)], not being a DEBENTURE (No.27), and not being otherwise provided for by this Act, or by the Court-fees Act, 1870 (Act VII of 1870)- where the amount or value secured does not exceed Rs.10 ;

BOND [as defined by section 2(5)], not being a DEBENTURE (No.27), and not being otherwise provided for by this Act, or by the Court-fees Act, 1870 (Act VII of 1870)- where the amount or value secured does not exceed Rs.10 ; where it exceeds Rs.10 and does not exceed Rs.50 ; where it exceeds Rs.50 and does not exceed Rs.100 ; Two hundred and fifty rupees. Mode The same duty as a Bond (No.15) for such amount. Ten rupees. Eight annas subject to a maximum of fifty rupees. Two annas. Four annas. Eight annas. where it exceeds Rs.100 and does not exceed Rs.200 ; where it exceeds Rs.200 and does not exceed Rs. 300 ; where it exceeds Rs.300 and does not exceed Rs.400 ; where it exceeds Rs.400 and does not exceed Rs.500 ; where it exceeds Rs.500 and does not exceed Rs.600 ; where it exceeds Rs. 600 and does not exceed Rs.700 ; where it exceeds Rs. 700 and does not exceed Rs.800 ; where it exceeds Rs.800 and does not exceeds Rs. 900 ; where it exceeds Rs.900 and does not exceed Rs.1,000 ; and for every Rs.500 or part thereof in excess of Rs.1,000. One rupee. Two rupees four annas. Three rupees. Three rupees twelve annas. Four rupees eight annas. Five rupees four annas. Six rupees. Six rupees twelve annas. Seven rupees eight annas. Three rupees twelve annas. See Administration-Bond (No.2), Bottomry Bond (No.16), Customs Bond (No.26), Indemnity Bond (No.34), Respondentia Bond (No.56), Security Bond (No.57). Bond, when executed by- (a) headmen nominated under rules framed in accordance with the Bengal Irrigation Act, 1876 (Beng. Act III of 1876), Section 99, for the due performance of their duties under that Act ;

(b) any person for the purpose of guaranteeing that the local income derived from private subscriptions to a charitable dispensary or hospital or any other object of public utility, shall not be less than a specified sum per mensem. Proper-stamp-duty (2)

Section 15, The Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950 (Act 7 of 1950).

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  1. s. 2 Amendment of section 3

Questions about Section 15

How do I find court cases under Section 15 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 15, section 15 Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, section 15 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 15 of the Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 2 (Amendment of section 3), 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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