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The Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950

Section 56

In force Act 7 of 1950 As on 17 Oct 2026

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Act 7 of 1950

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Section 56 of the Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950. RESPONDENTIA BOND, that is to say, any instrument securing a loan on the cargo laden or to be laden on board a ship and making repayment contingent on the arrival of the cargo at the port of destination.

RESPONDENTIA BOND, that is to say, any instrument securing a loan on the cargo laden or to be laden on board a ship and making repayment contingent on the arrival of the cargo at the port of destination. The same duty as a conveyance (No.23) for the amount of such consideration as set forth in the reconveyance Fifteen rupees. The same duty as a Bond (No.15) for such amount of value as set forth in the release. Ten rupees. The same duty as a Bottomry Bond (No.16) for the amount of the loan secured. Two rupees. IndiaCode Description of instrument Proper stamp-duty (2) REVOCATION OF ANY TRUST ON SETTLEMENT- See Settlement (No.58) ; Trust (No.64).

Section 56, The Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950 (Act 7 of 1950).

Questions about Section 56

How do I find court cases under Section 56 of the Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act?

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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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