Standing Order No. 139/2025 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Karnataka dated 3rd May, 2025 on the receipt of instruments in evidence [C12-D3E]

Standing Order No. 139/2025

GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA

Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Karnataka

Bengaluru, dated the 3rd May, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Collectors,

Subject: The receipt of instruments in evidence by public officers under the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 (Karnataka Act 34 of 1957), the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Karnataka hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the receipt of instruments in evidence by public officers.

2. The matter has been examined. Every public officer carrying on the receipt of instruments in evidence shall make an application in Form C to the State Government within three months, accompanied by a fee of five rupees.

3. The Collector shall ensure that allowance is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the State Government within three months.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Karnataka.

(Secretary to Government)