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Section 18: Instruments other than bills and notes executed out of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Stamp Act, 1977 (1920 A. D.)Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 40 of 1977

(1) Every instrument chargeable with duty executed only out of the [Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir], and not being a bill of exchange [*] or promissory note, may be stamped within three months after it has been first received in the [Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir].

(2) Where any such instrument cannot, with reference to the description of stamp prescribed therefor, be duly stamped by a private person, it may be taken within the said period of three months to the Collector, who shall stamp the same, in such manner as [the Government of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] may by rule prescribe, with a stamp of such value as the person so taking such instrument may require and pay for.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Stamp Act, 1977 (1920 A. D.)
Section18
Marginal noteInstruments other than bills and notes executed out of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
JurisdictionUnion territory of Jammu and Kashmir
StatusIn force as published by the source

How this provision has been amended

Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.

  • substituted. . Substituted for “State” by S.O. 1229(E) dated 31.03.2020.
  • omitted. . Word “cheque” omitted by Act XI of Svt. 1993.
  • substituted. . Substituted for “Government” by S.O. 1229(E) dated 31.03.2020.

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