The Indian Stamp Act of 1899 (2 of 1899), is an in-force Act of the Government of India for the charging of stamp duty on instruments recording transactions.[1]
Indian Stamp Act, 1899 | |
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Imperial Legislative Assembly | |
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Enacted by | Imperial Legislative Assembly |
Enacted | 27 January 1899 |
Effective | 1 July 1899 |
Status: In force |
The act was amended by "Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill, 2016", passed by Lok Sabha on 2 August 2016.[2]