Standing Order No. 2777/2016 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Rajasthan dated 27th June, 2016 on the receipt of instruments in evidence [C15-CT0]

Standing Order No. 2777/2016

GOVERNMENT OF RAJASTHAN

Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Rajasthan

Jaipur, dated the 27th June, 2016

STANDING ORDER

To

All Treasury Officers,

Subject: The receipt of instruments in evidence by public officers under the Rajasthan Stamp Act, 1999, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Rajasthan Stamp Act, 1999 (Rajasthan Act 14 of 1999), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Rajasthan 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 B to the Chief Controlling Revenue Authority within seven days, accompanied by a fee of five rupees.

3. The Treasury Officer shall ensure that franking impression is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Chief Controlling Revenue Authority within seven days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Rajasthan.

(Secretary to Government)