THE UTTAR PRADESH STAMP RULES 1942 (As Amended)State Rules of Uttar Pradesh · 1899
If the Collector is satisfied that it is not desirable to launch a prosecution in respect of an under-stamped instrument he may compound the offence and realize such amount as he deems fit as composition fee, If a prosecution has been already started the Collector may stay the prosecution and after realizing the composition fee in his discretion, may inform the Magistrate that the accused person might be discharged.