Allowance in case of printed forms no longer required by Corporations
Section 51 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 deals with allowance in case of printed forms no longer required by Corporations. The Chief Controlling Revenue-authority [or the Collector if empowered by the Chief Controlling Revenueauthority in this behalf ] may, without limit of time, make allowance for stamped papers used for printed forms of instruments [by any banker] or by any incorporated company or other body corporate The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1899.
The Chief Controlling Revenue-authority 1[or the Collector if empowered by the Chief Controlling Revenueauthority in this behalf ] may, without limit of time, make allowance for stamped papers used for printed forms of instruments 2[by any banker] or by any incorporated company or other body corporate, if for any sufficient reason such forms have ceased to be required by the said 2[banker], company or body corporate: provided that such authority is satisfied that the duty in respect of such stamped papers has been duly paid.
Section 51, The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Act 2 of 1899).
Questions about Section 51
What does Section 51 of the Indian Stamp Act deal with?
Section 51 of the Indian Stamp Act is headed "Allowance in case of printed forms no longer required by Corporations". The Chief Controlling Revenue-authority [or the Collector if empowered by the Chief Controlling Revenueauthority in this behalf ] may, without limit of time, make allowance for stamped papers used for printed forms of instruments [by any banker] or by any incorporated company or other body corporate
How do I find court cases under Section 51 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 51, section 51 Stamp Act, section 51 of the Indian Stamp Act. People searching for it also type section 51 of indian stamp act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 51 of the Indian Stamp Act come into force?
Section 51 of the Indian Stamp Act, cited as Stamp Act 51, 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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- 47. Power of payer to stamp bills, and promissory notes received by him unstamped4923 words
- 2. Definitions3110 words
- 3. Instruments chargeable with duty1916 words
- 10. Duties how to be paid1187 words
- 28. Direction as to duty in case of certain conveyances961 words
- 73. Books, etc., to be open to inspection932 words
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