(a) executes any instrument in which all the facts and circumstances required by section 30 to be set forth in such instrument are not fully and truly set forth; or
(b) being employed or concerned in or about the preparation of any instrument, neglects or omits fully and truly to set forth therein all such facts and circumstances; or
(c) does any other act calculated to deprive the Government of any duty or penalty under this Act;
shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees.
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Section 1 · Short title, extent and commencementSection 2 · DefinitionsSection 3 · Instrument chargeable with dutySection 4 · Payment of stamp duty in cashSection 5 · Several instruments used in single transaction of sale, mortgage, agreement or any other document (memorandum etc.) relating to the deposit of title deeds or settlementSection 6 · Instrument relating to several distinct mattersSection 7 · Instruments coming within several descriptions in the ScheduleSection 8 · Payment of duty on copies, counterparts or duplicates when that duty has not been paid on the principal or original documentIndia Code, Government of India. Text fetched 24 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.