# The Indian Stamp Act, 1899, Section 18: Instruments other than bills and notes executed out of India

- Act: The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Act 2 of 1899)
- In force from: 1899-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/stamp-act/section/18/

## Text

(1) Every instrument chargeable with duty executed only out of 2[India], and not being a bill of exchange 3*** or promissory note, may be stamped within three months after it has been first received in 2[India]. (2) Where any such instrument cannot, with reference to the description of stamp prescribed therefore, be duly stamped by a private person, it may be taken within the said period of three months to the Collector, who shall stamp the same, in such manner as the 1[State Government] may by rule prescribe, with a stamp of such value as the person so taking such instrument may require and pay for.

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