Section 9, Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 [S2F-0H7]

As at 8 September 2026. In force from 20 March 1958 by No. 1314/1958 [N12-S48].

In Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 [A11-YDJ]. This text from 20 March 1958. No other text held.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 9, Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 [S2F-0H7]. Machine: S2F-0H7.

Definitions recorded in this document

Read the recorded scope with each definition. A matching word alone does not establish applicability.

Synthetic definition. Collector: Section 2, Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 [S2F0AM] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Collector" means the Collector of a district and includes any officer whom the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint in this behalf

Synthetic definition. prescribed: Section 2, Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 [S2F0AM] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act

Made under this section, or naming it (25)

Standing Order No. 806/2026 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Karnataka dated 18th June, 2026 on the execution of instruments [C1C-5GQ], 18 June 2026, in force. Recital: "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:"

Standing Order No. 3456/2007 of the Finance Department, Government of Karnataka dated 6th March, 2007 on the receipt of instruments in evidence [C1E-6WK], 6 March 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 (Karnataka Act 34 of 1957), the Finance Department, Government of Karnataka hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 660/2024 of the Transport Department, Government of Karnataka dated 20th April, 2024 on the sale of property by auction [C14-63J], 20 April 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 (Karnataka Act 34 of 1957), the Transport Department, Government of Karnataka hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

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], 3 May 2025, in force. Recital: "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:"

Standing Order No. 4192/2021 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Karnataka dated 17th May, 2021 on the issue of policies of insurance [C13-WFG], 17 May 2021, in force. Recital: "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:"

Standing Order No. 1868/2015 of the Finance Department, Government of Karnataka dated 25th November, 2015 on the execution of agreements for sale [C17-84S], 25 November 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 (Karnataka Act 34 of 1957), the Finance Department, Government of Karnataka hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 2161/2011 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Karnataka dated 10th April, 2011 on the issue of policies of insurance [C16-W6F], 10 April 2011, in force. Recital: "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:"

Standing Order No. 2860/2019 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Karnataka dated 20th May, 2019 on the granting of leases [C15-MNH], 20 May 2019, in force. Recital: "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:"

Standing Order No. 3906/2007 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Karnataka dated 10th February, 2007 on the receipt of instruments in evidence [C1A-CFR], 10 February 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 (Karnataka Act 34 of 1957), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Karnataka hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 1560/2017 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Karnataka dated 21st September, 2017 on the sale of stamps [C19-A6A], 21 September 2017, in force. Recital: "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:"

Standing Order No. 3313/2012 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Karnataka dated 25th November, 2012 on the taking of mortgages [C1E-MG9], 25 November 2012, in force. Recital: "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:"

Standing Order No. 980/2013 of the Transport Department, Government of Karnataka dated 9th August, 2013 on the writing of instruments for reward [C1C-RJ8], 9 August 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 (Karnataka Act 34 of 1957), the Transport Department, Government of Karnataka hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 908/2024 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Karnataka dated 20th January, 2024 on the transfer of securities [C1D-QAC], 20 January 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 (Karnataka Act 34 of 1957), the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Karnataka hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 2664/2008 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Karnataka dated 11th July, 2008 on the issue of share certificates [C1C-CD9], 11 July 2008, in force. Recital: "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:"

Standing Order No. 4035/2023 of the Finance Department, Government of Karnataka dated 6th April, 2023 on the registration of instruments [C1H-EP1], 6 April 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 (Karnataka Act 34 of 1957), the Finance Department, Government of Karnataka hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 983/2007 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Karnataka dated 9th January, 2007 on the holding of securities in dematerialised form [C1G-2W8], 9 January 2007, in force. Recital: "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:"

Standing Order No. 4470/2009 of the Finance Department, Government of Karnataka dated 19th December, 2009 on the granting of leases [C1P-1TX], 19 December 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 (Karnataka Act 34 of 1957), the Finance Department, Government of Karnataka hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 4326/2022 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Karnataka dated 8th March, 2022 on the granting of leases [C1Q-1ZZ], 8 March 2022, in force. Recital: "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:"

Standing Order No. 2399/2015 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Karnataka dated 20th June, 2015 on the holding of securities in dematerialised form [C1P-FNY], 20 June 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 (Karnataka Act 34 of 1957), the Information Technology Department, Government of Karnataka hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 3423/2006 of the Home Department, Government of Karnataka dated 4th December, 2006 on the issue of policies of insurance [C1H-ZH1], 4 December 2006, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 (Karnataka Act 34 of 1957), the Home Department, Government of Karnataka hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 83/2025 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Karnataka dated 8th August, 2025 on the taking of mortgages [C1K-MAB], 8 August 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 (Karnataka Act 34 of 1957), the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Karnataka hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 92/2011 of the Finance Department, Government of Karnataka dated 8th April, 2011 on the granting of leases [C1J-9SV], 8 April 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 (Karnataka Act 34 of 1957), the Finance Department, Government of Karnataka hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 3182/2006 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Karnataka dated 10th July, 2006 on the franking of instruments [C1H-YQ9], 10 July 2006, in force. Recital: "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:"

Standing Order No. 4833/2014 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Karnataka dated 1st August, 2014 on the issue of bills of exchange and promissory notes [C1J-H27], 1 August 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957 (Karnataka Act 34 of 1957), the Information Technology Department, Government of Karnataka hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"

Standing Order No. 2946/2022 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Karnataka dated 12th August, 2022 on the execution of agreements for sale [C1N-5RH], 12 August 2022, in force. Recital: "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:"