Partition

Instrument of (as defined by Section 2(15); The same duty as a Bond (No. 15) for the amount of the value of the separated shares or shares d the property. N.B. : The largest share remaining after the property is partitioned (or, if there are two or more shares of equal value and not smaller than any of the other share, then one of such equal shares)shall be deemed to be that from which the other shares are separated ; Provided always that- (a) when an instrument of partition containing an agreement to divide property in severally is executed and partition is effected in pursuance of such agreement the duty chargeable upon the instrument affecting such partition shall be reduced by the amount of duty paid in respect of first instrument but shall not be less than four rupees. (b) where land is held on revenue settlement for a period not exceeding thirty years and paying the full assessment, the value for the purpose of duty shall be calculated at not more than five times the annual revenue. (c) where a final order for effecting a partition passed by an Revenue authority or any Civil Court, or an award by an arbitrator directing a partition, is stamped with the stamp required for an instrument of partition, and an instrument of partition in pursuance of such order or award is subsequently executed, the duty on such instrument shall not exceed rupees four.