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The Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950

Section 8

In force Act 7 of 1950 As on 16 Oct 2026

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Act 7 of 1950

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Section 8 of the Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950. APPRAISEMENT OR VALUATION made otherwise than under an order of the Court in the course of a suit- (a) where the amount does not The same duty as a Bottomry Bon exceed Rs.1,000.

APPRAISEMENT OR VALUATION made otherwise than under an order of the Court in the course of a suit- (a) where the amount does not The same duty as a Bottomry Bon exceed Rs.1,000.

(b) in any other case. Half the duty payable on a loan or debt under clause (a) (i) clause (a) (ii) for the amount secured. Twenty-five rupees. (No.16) for such amount. Ten rupees. e (a) Appraisement or valuation made for the information of one party only, and not being in any manner obligatory between parties either by agreement or operation of law.

(b) Appraisement of crops for the purpose of ascertaining the amount to be given to a landlord as rent.

Section 8, The Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, 1950 (Act 7 of 1950).

Questions about Section 8

How do I find court cases under Section 8 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 8, section 8 Assam Stamp (Amendment) Act, section 8 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.

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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