Amendment of Act 2 of 1899

In force From 25 Oct 2010 Act 37 of 2007 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 37 of 2007 Ministry Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Enacted 19 Sep 2007 In force 25 Oct 2010

Section 55 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007 deals with amendment of Act 2 of 1899. After section 8B of the Stamp Act, 1899, the following section shall be inserted, namely:-- "8C. The Act came into force on 25 Oct 2010.

After section 8B of the Stamp Act, 1899, the following section shall be inserted, namely:--
"8C. Negotiable warehouse receipts not liable to stamp duty.--Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, negotiable warehouse receipts shall not be liable to stamp duty."
Section 55, The Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007 (Act 37 of 2007).

Questions about Section 55

What does Section 55 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act deal with?

Section 55 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act is headed "Amendment of Act 2 of 1899". After section 8B of the Stamp Act, 1899, the following section shall be inserted, namely:-- "8C.

How do I find court cases under Section 55 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) 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: Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act 55, section 55 Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, section 55 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 55 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act come into force?

Section 55 of the Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, cited as Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act 55, came into force on 25 Oct 2010, having been enacted on 19 Sep 2007. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

2. Definitions546 words
10. Lien of warehouseman on goods515 words
41. Power of Central Government to supersede Authority455 words
9. Special powers of warehouseman to deal with perishable and hazardous goods439 words
43. Offences and penalties424 words
35. Powers and functions of Authority387 words

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