Power to issue directions and to authorise certain authorities to issue instructions, etc
Section 73B of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 deals with power to issue directions and to authorise certain authorities to issue instructions, etc. The Central Government may,-- (a) issue directions relating to such matters and subject to such conditions, as it deems necessary; The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1899.
1[73B. Power to issue directions and to authorise certain authorities to issue instructions, etc.-- The Central Government may,--
(a) issue directions relating to such matters and subject to such conditions, as it deems necessary;
(b) in writing, authorise the Securities and Exchange Board of India established under section 3 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992 (15 of 1992) or the Reserve Bank of India constituted under section 3 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934) to issue instructions, circulars or guidelines,
for carrying out the provisions of Part AA of Chapter II and the rules made there under.]
Section 73B, The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Act 2 of 1899).
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Questions about Section 73B
What does Section 73B of the Indian Stamp Act deal with?
Section 73B of the Indian Stamp Act is headed "Power to issue directions and to authorise certain authorities to issue instructions, etc". [73B. Power to issue directions and to authorise certain authorities to issue instructions, etc.-- The Central Government may,-- (a) issue directions relating to such matters and subject to such conditions, as it deems necessary;
How do I find court cases under Section 73B 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 73B, section 73B Stamp Act, section 73B 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 73B of the Indian Stamp Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on Securities and Exchange Board of India Act 3 (Establishment and incorporation of Board), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 73B of the Indian Stamp Act come into force?
Section 73B of the Indian Stamp Act, cited as Stamp Act 73B, 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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- 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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