Definition
A state-level tax on legal documents including mortgage deeds, sale deeds, and loan agreements, payable under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 or respective State Stamp Acts. An unstamped or inadequately stamped document cannot be admitted as evidence in court proceedings. Banks must ensure proper stamping of all security documents.
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