Section 74

Powers to make rules relating to sale of stamps.

The Indian Stamp Act, 1899

  • Act 2 of 1899
  • Ministry of Finance
  • Department of Revenue
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Stamps,

All sections
    The 1[State Government] 2*** may make rules for regulating
        (a) the supply and sale of stamps an stamped papers,
        (b) the persons by whom alone such sale is to be conducted, and
        (c) the duties and remuneration of such persons:
    Provided that such rules shall not restrict the sale of 3[ten naye paise or five naya paise] adhesive stamps.

Notes

1. Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for "collecting Government."
2. The words Subject to the "Control of the G.G. in C" omitted by the A.O.1937.
3. Subs. by Act 19 of 1958 s. 10, for "one anna or half an anna" (w.e.f. 1-10-1958).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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