Saving as to certain stamps

Q: When did Section 77A of the Indian Stamp Act come into force?

Section 77A of the Indian Stamp Act, cited as Stamp Act 77A, 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.

In force From 01 Jul 1899 Act 2 of 1899 As on 19 Oct 2026

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

Section 77A of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 deals with saving as to certain stamps. All stamps in denominations of annas four or multiples thereof shall be deemed to be stamps of the value of twenty-five naye paise or, as the case may be, multiples thereof and shall, accordingly, be valid for all the purposes of this Act.] STATE AMENDMENT Orissa.-- Repeal of section 77-A, (Act 2 of The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1899.

¹[77A. Saving as to certain stamps. ---All stamps in denominations of annas four or multiples thereof shall be deemed to be stamps of the value of twenty-five naye paise or, as the case may be, multiples thereof and shall, accordingly, be valid for all the purposes of this Act.]
STATE AMENDMENT
Orissa.--
Repeal of section 77-A, (Act 2 of 1899).--- Section 77-A of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (2 of 1899) (hereinafter referred a to as the principal Act), shall be omitted.
[Vide Orissa Act 9 of 1970, s. 2]
Section 77A, The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Act 2 of 1899).

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This section refers to

s. 77 Saving as to court-fees

Questions about Section 77A

What does Section 77A of the Indian Stamp Act deal with?

Section 77A of the Indian Stamp Act is headed "Saving as to certain stamps". [77A. Saving as to certain stamps. ---All stamps in denominations of annas four or multiples thereof shall be deemed to be stamps of the value of twenty-five naye paise or, as the case may be, multiples thereof and shall, accordingly, be valid for all the purposes of this Act.] STATE AMENDMENT Oriss

How do I find court cases under Section 77A 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 77A, section 77A Stamp Act, section 77A 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 77A of the Indian Stamp Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 77 (Saving as to court-fees), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 77A of the Indian Stamp Act come into force?

Section 77A of the Indian Stamp Act, cited as Stamp Act 77A, 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.

Other sections of this Act

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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