Section3A
The Indian Stamp Act, 1899

[Repealed.]

In force From 01 Jul 1899 Act 2 of 1899 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 2 of 1899 Ministry Finance Enacted 27 Jan 1899 In force 01 Jul 1899 Cited by 2 provisions

Section 3A of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 deals with [Repealed.]. [Instruments chargeable with additional duty.] Omitted by the Refugee Relief Taxes (Abolition) Act, 1973 (13 of 1973), s. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1899.

[Instruments chargeable with additional duty.] Omitted by the Refugee Relief Taxes (Abolition) Act, 1973 (13 of 1973), s. 2 (w.e.f. 1-4-1973).

Tripura.--

Substitution of section 3B.-- For section 3B of the principal Act, as inserted by the Union Territories Taxation Laws (Amendment) Act, 1971, the following shall be substituted, namely: --

"3B. Instrument Chargeable with additional duty.--(1) Every instrument chargeable with duty under section 3, read with Schedule 1, not being an instrument mentioned articles Nos. 13, 14, 27, 37, 47, 49, 52, 53 or 62(a), shall, in addition to such duty, be chargeable with a duty of ten paise.

(2) The additional duty with which any instrument is chargeable under sub-section (1) shall be paid and such payment shall be indicated on such instrument by means of adhesive stamp.".

[Vide Tripura Act 5 of 1973, s. ]

Section 3A, The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Act 2 of 1899).

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Questions about Section 3A

What does Section 3A of the Indian Stamp Act deal with?

Section 3A of the Indian Stamp Act is headed "[Repealed.]". [Instruments chargeable with additional duty.] Omitted by the Refugee Relief Taxes (Abolition) Act, 1973 (13 of 1973), s.

How do I find court cases under Section 3A of the Indian Stamp 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: Stamp Act 3A, section 3A Stamp Act, section 3A of the Indian Stamp Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 3A of the Indian Stamp Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 3 (Instruments chargeable with duty), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When did Section 3A of the Indian Stamp Act come into force?

Section 3A of the Indian Stamp Act, cited as Stamp Act 3A, came into force on 01 Jul 1899, having been enacted on 27 Jan 1899. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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