Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957

No: 34 Dated: Dec, 05 1957

Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957

[Amended up to 2012]

An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to Stamps.

WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the laws relating to stamps in the State of Karnataka;

BE it enacted by the Karnataka State Legislature in the Eighth year of the Republic of India as follows:-

1. Short title, extent and commencement.- (1) This Act may be called the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957.

(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Karnataka.

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette appoint.