Section45
The Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950

Section 45

In force Act 7 of 1950 As on 19 Oct 2026

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Act 7 of 1950

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Section 45 of the Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950. PARTITION-Instrument of [as defined by section 2(15)].

PARTITION-Instrument of [as defined by section 2(15)]. The same duty as a Bond (No.15) for the amount of the value of the separated share or shares of property. N.B .- The largest share remaining after the property is partitioned (or if there arc two or more shares of equal value and not smaller than any of the other shares then one of such equal shares) shall be deemed to be that from which the other shares are separated :

Provided always that- (a) When an instrument of partition containing an agreement to divide property in severalty is executed and a partition is effected in pursuance of such agreement the duty chargeable upon the instrument effecting such partition shall be reduced by the amount of the duty paid in respect of the first instrument, but shall not be less than one rupee ;

(b) When land is held on revenue settlement for a period not exceeding thirty years and paying the full assessment, the value for the purpose of duty shall be calculated at not more than five times the annual reve- nuc ;

(c) When a final order for effecting a partition passed by any Revenue authority or any Civil Court, or an award by an arbitrator directing a partition, is stamped with the stamp required for an instrument of partition and an instrument of partition in pursuance of such order of award is subsc- quently executed the duty on such instrument shall not exceed one rupee.

Section 45, The Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950 (Act 7 of 1950).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 2 Amendment of section 3

Questions about Section 45

How do I find court cases under Section 45 of the Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act?

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What should I read with Section 45 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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