Section57
The Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950

Section 57

In force Act 7 of 1950 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 7 of 1950

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Section 57 of the Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950. SECURITY BOND OR MORTGAGE- DEED, executed by way of security for the due execution of an office, or to account for money or other property received by virtue thereof, or executed by a surety to secure the due performance of a contract- (a) when the amount secured does not exceed Rs.1,000 ;

SECURITY BOND OR MORTGAGE- DEED, executed by way of security for the due execution of an office, or to account for money or other property received by virtue thereof, or executed by a surety to secure the due performance of a contract- (a) when the amount secured does not exceed Rs.1,000 ;

(b) in any other case Exemptions Indiatode Bond or other instrument, when executed- (a) by head men 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) by 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 ;

(c) under No.3-A of the rules made by the Governor of Bombay in Council, under section 70 of the Bombay Irrigation Act, 1879 (Bom. Act VII of 1879). The same duty as a Bond (No.15) for the amount secured. Ten rupees.

(d) executed by person taking advances under the Land Improvement Loans Act, 1883 (Act XIX of 1883) or the Agriculturists Loans .Act, 1884 (Act XII of 1884), or by their sureties, as security for the repayment of such advances.

(e) executed by officers of Government or their sureties to secure the due execution of an office, or the due accounting for money or other property received by virtue thereof.

Section 57, The Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950 (Act 7 of 1950).

Questions about Section 57

How do I find court cases under Section 57 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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