{"id":10565,"date":"2021-10-19T08:35:31","date_gmt":"2021-10-19T08:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/?p=10565"},"modified":"2021-10-19T09:46:03","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T09:46:03","slug":"validity-of-stamp-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/validity-of-stamp-paper\/","title":{"rendered":"Explained: Validity of Stamp Paper [6 Months or 3 Years?]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>In this Article, the author walks reader through the concept of Stamp Paper and ponders upon the validity of a Stamp Paper!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a576179a6adc\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a576179a6adc\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/validity-of-stamp-paper\/#What_is_a_Stamp_Paper\" title=\"What is a Stamp Paper?\">What is a Stamp Paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/validity-of-stamp-paper\/#What_documents_need_to_be_executed_on_the_Stamp_Paper\" title=\"What documents need to be executed on the Stamp Paper?\">What documents need to be executed on the Stamp Paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/validity-of-stamp-paper\/#Can_you_invoke_Arbitration_if_the_Stamp_Duty_is_not_paid\" title=\"Can you invoke Arbitration, if the Stamp Duty is not paid?\">Can you invoke Arbitration, if the Stamp Duty is not paid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/validity-of-stamp-paper\/#Types_of_Stamp_Papers\" title=\"Types of Stamp Papers: \">Types of Stamp Papers: <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/validity-of-stamp-paper\/#Judicial_Stamp_Papers\" title=\"Judicial Stamp Papers:\">Judicial Stamp Papers:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/validity-of-stamp-paper\/#Non_Judicial_Stamp_Papers\" title=\"Non Judicial Stamp Papers:\">Non Judicial Stamp Papers:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/validity-of-stamp-paper\/#Validity_of_a_Stamp_Paper\" title=\"Validity of a Stamp Paper \">Validity of a Stamp Paper <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/validity-of-stamp-paper\/#What_is_the_6_Months_Rule_in_the_Stamp_Act\" title=\"What is the 6 Months Rule in the Stamp Act?\">What is the 6 Months Rule in the Stamp Act?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/validity-of-stamp-paper\/#What_will_happen_if_return_is_made_after_6_Months\" title=\"What will happen if return is made after 6 Months?\">What will happen if return is made after 6 Months?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/validity-of-stamp-paper\/#Can_Spoilt_Stamps_be_returned\" title=\"Can Spoilt Stamps be returned?\">Can Spoilt Stamps be returned?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/validity-of-stamp-paper\/#What_if_refund_is_sought_after_6_months\" title=\"What if refund is sought after 6 months?\">What if refund is sought after 6 months?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/validity-of-stamp-paper\/#Are_Courts_lenient_toward_the_State_Government_or_Parties\" title=\"Are Courts lenient toward the State Government or Parties?\">Are Courts lenient toward the State Government or Parties?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/validity-of-stamp-paper\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Stamp_Paper\"><\/span><u>What is a Stamp Paper?<\/u><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"745\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-is-Stamp-duty-and-What.jpg\" alt=\"Stamp Paper\" class=\"wp-image-10566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-is-Stamp-duty-and-What.jpg 745w, https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-is-Stamp-duty-and-What-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-is-Stamp-duty-and-What-720x467.jpg 720w, https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-is-Stamp-duty-and-What-580x376.jpg 580w, https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-is-Stamp-duty-and-What-320x207.jpg 320w, https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/What-is-Stamp-duty-and-What-150x97.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><figcaption><em>An illustrative representation of a Non Judicial Stamp Paper.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a piece of paper which bears a pre-printed revenue stamp. Any transaction gets legal validity, once being executed on a stamp paper of proper value. It brings <a href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/fixing-of-commercial-tariff-for-self-financed-educational-institutions-legally-valid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">legal authenticity to any valid<\/a> agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_documents_need_to_be_executed_on_the_Stamp_Paper\"><\/span><u>What documents need to be executed on the Stamp Paper?<\/u><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Be it an agreement or a documented business transaction; if legal sanctity need to be added, one should execute it on the legal stamp paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Documents like Lease Agreement, Sale deed, Loan Agreement, Affidavits, Memorandum of Association or Article of Association; need to be executed on the stamp paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, all documents are not to be executed post payment of Stamp Duty. A few documents are exempt from it. One can have a look into the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/easycontracts.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/SCHDULE-I-Indian-Stamp-Act.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule I<\/a> of the Stamp Duty Act, <\/strong>to understand the same. <\/p>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/SCHDULE-I-Indian-Stamp-Act.pdf\" class=\"pdfemb-viewer\" style=\"\" data-width=\"max\" data-height=\"max\"  data-toolbar=\"bottom\" data-toolbar-fixed=\"off\">SCHDULE-I-Indian-Stamp-Act<br\/><\/a>\n<p class=\"wp-block-pdfemb-pdf-embedder-viewer\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_invoke_Arbitration_if_the_Stamp_Duty_is_not_paid\"><\/span>Can you invoke Arbitration, if the Stamp Duty is not paid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper fourthree\" title=\"Can you invoke the Arbitration, if the stamp duty is not paid in the Commercial Contract? | Rohit\" style=\"width:420px;max-width:100%;margin:5px;\"><div class=\"lyMe\" id=\"WYL_lI0E3cHssIQ\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/lI0E3cHssIQ\/hqdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lI0E3cHssIQ\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT5M15S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2021-07-18T18:36:27Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_lI0E3cHssIQ\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/lI0E3cHssIQ\/hqdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">Can you invoke the Arbitration, if the stamp duty is not paid in the Commercial Contract? | Rohit<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lI0E3cHssIQ\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/lI0E3cHssIQ\/0.jpg\" alt=\"Can you invoke the Arbitration, if the stamp duty is not paid in the Commercial Contract? | Rohit\" width=\"420\" height=\"295\" \/><\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Paying the STAMP DUTY is an important procedure that is executed while drafting the legal documents. Stamp duty gives the legitimation to such legal documents. What if an Arbitration clause is part of such contract which has not been complied with the intricacies of the stamp duty? Will it be enforceable? In this video the author will answer this question. Hit the like and subscribe button, if you like the content.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:420px;margin:5px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lI0E3cHssIQ\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this video on YouTube<\/a>.<\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Stamp_Papers\"><\/span>Types of Stamp Papers: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Judicial Stamp Papers<\/li><li>Non Judicial Stamp Papers<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judicial_Stamp_Papers\"><\/span>Judicial Stamp Papers:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Judicial stamp papers are used for legal purposes. If any legal <a href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/if-the-genuineness-of-any-document-is-not-disputed-it-can-be-treated-as-substantive-evidence-section-294-3-crpc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">document<\/a> need to be submitted for the purpose of legal procedure; then, applicant execute the same in Judicial Stamp Papers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are often called as, <strong>Court Fee Stamp Papers.<\/strong> These Stamp Papers are used to avoid Cash Transactions in the Court. A case might not get admitted, if court fees is not paid properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non_Judicial_Stamp_Papers\"><\/span>Non Judicial Stamp Papers:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever someone enters into a transaction and intends it to give legal sanctity; then such transaction are documented in the stamp papers of proper value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>State Government charges tax for any of such transaction. Hence, State Governments decide the rates of stamp duty to be paid. Therefore, every states have its own rates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_of_a_Stamp_Paper\"><\/span>Validity of a Stamp Paper <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is the validity of a Stamp Paper? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it 6 months or 3 years; from the date of buying such documents? There is an ambiguity, when it comes to this question. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is, <strong>there is no expiry date \/ limited validity <\/strong>of a Stamp Paper. Once you buy a Stamp Paper; it <a href=\"https:\/\/lexforti.com\/legal-news\/in-suspicious-circumstances-relating-to-will-validity-remains-with-the-proponent-to-remove-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">remains valid<\/a> till <strong>perpetuity. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default\"><p>Stamp Act is silent upon the expiration of a Stamp Paper.<\/p><cite>The Indian Stamp Act, 1899<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_6_Months_Rule_in_the_Stamp_Act\"><\/span>What is the 6 Months Rule in the Stamp Act?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Section 54 of the Stamp Act provide, that if a person has an unused Stamp Paper; he\/she can return it to the Collector within 6 months of buying it and seek refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such Stamp Paper shall not be <strong>spoilt,<\/strong> rendered unfit or useless while returning the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Such person will get the refund with 10% deduction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default\"><p><em>The stipulation of period of six months prescribed in Section 54 is only for the purpose of seeking refund of the value of the unused stamp paper, and not for use of the stamp paper<\/em><\/p><cite>Thiruvengada Pillai v. Navaneethamal <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_will_happen_if_return_is_made_after_6_Months\"><\/span>What will happen if return is made after 6 Months?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In such situation. There will be no refund. Section 54 provides for the timeline, in which any of such person could seek refund; on return of the papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Spoilt_Stamps_be_returned\"><\/span>Can Spoilt Stamps be returned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all spoilt stamps are redundant. There are many such stamp papers; which could be returned and refund could be sought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Section 49 provides for such instances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Following are such instances:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>If the paper is spoiled by a writing error or any other means rendered unfit for the purpose intended before it is executed by any person.<\/li><li>If it is written out wholly or in part; but which is not signed or executed by any party<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><br>For other such instances. Refer <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indiankanoon.org\/doc\/74910796\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 49<\/a><\/strong> of the Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_refund_is_sought_after_6_months\"><\/span>What if refund is sought after 6 months?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, applicant fails to apply for refund within 6 months of buying\/spoiling of the Stamp Papers. In such situation party argues in Court that, there was inevitable situation due to which; they could not approach the authority for the refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However in many cases, parties relies on Delhi High Court Judgment of <a href=\"https:\/\/indiankanoon.org\/doc\/32836593\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Poornima Advani v. Government of Delhi<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Court here permitted a refund of a lost stamp paper. Court relied on the rationale, that, State cannot adopt the principle of retention and receive undue enrichment. The issue here though was not regarding the limitation under Section 50. The issue here was, <strong>Whether the case of lost stamp, not covered under Section 49 be construed as a spoilt stamp? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Courts have been looking into the facts and circumstances, before granting the relief. It is advisable that the parties stick to the to the strict deadline under Section 50 the Act. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Courts_lenient_toward_the_State_Government_or_Parties\"><\/span>Are Courts lenient toward the State Government or Parties?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supreme Court in the case of <a href=\"https:\/\/indiankanoon.org\/doc\/856631\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Govt. of Andhra Pradesh v. P. Laxmi Devi<\/a>; was dealing with the Constitutional validity of Section 47A of the Indian Stamp Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Court in that case relied on <a href=\"https:\/\/indiankanoon.org\/doc\/1033021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RK Garg v. Union of India<\/a>. It held that<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default\"><p>Laws relating to economic activities should be viewed with greater latitude than laws touching civil rights such as freedom of speech, religion etc.&nbsp;<\/p><cite> RK Garg v. Union of India <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It is clear that the court exercise Judicial restraint in dealing with such case and leaves it to the State&#8217;s wisdom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default\"><p>Fiscal \/ taxation statutes must be interpreted strictly and literally; reasons of hardship given for belated applications do not warrant any relaxation.<\/p><cite>ALD Automative Pvt. Ltd. v. The Commercial Tax Officer<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A stamp paper should be returned within 6 months, if remained unused. There are circumstances, in which refunds are not made. For example, the stamp paper gets spoiled or limitation period crosses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even in such cases, sometimes, the limitation or adverse conditions are condoned. However, the laws are interpreted in literal \/ strict sense and Court restrains from undue interference with the economic legislation. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this Article, the author walks reader through the concept of Stamp Paper and ponders upon the validity of a Stamp Paper! What is a Stamp Paper? It is a piece of paper which bears a pre-printed revenue stamp. 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