Notwithstanding anything contained in the Stamp Act, 1977, a deed to be executed by a contractor for carrying out works in the Department shall be chargeable with stamp duty calculated at rates not exceeding 1 p.c. as may be determined by the [Government of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] on the sum for which the work has been sanctioned by the competent authority.
Section 8: Stamp chargeable on deed excuted by contractor.
The Jammu and Kashmir Registration of Contractors Act, 1956.Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 16 of 1956
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Jammu and Kashmir Registration of Contractors Act, 1956. |
|---|---|
| Section | 8 |
| Marginal note | Stamp chargeable on deed excuted by contractor. |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- substituted. Substituted by S.O. 1229(E) dated 31.03.2020 for “Government”.
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