The Jammu and Kashmir Registration of Contractors Act, 1956
The Jammu and Kashmir Registration of Contractors Act, 1956
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This Act establishes a system for registering contractors who wish to work on government projects in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It requires anyone offering to carry out construction or other works for a government department to first obtain a valid registration certificate. The process involves applying to the Head of the Department, paying prescribed fees, and meeting financial and capacity requirements. The Act also outlines how registration certificates are renewed and how they can be cancelled if a contractor fails to meet obligations. Additionally, it sets specific stamp duty rates for contracts signed by these contractors.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Eligibility of registered contractor to undertake or offer to undertake to carry out a work
- 4. Registration of contractors, certificate of registration
- 5. Removal of name from Register
- 6. Removal of certificate of registration
- 7. Form of tender
- 8. Stamp chargeable on deed executed by contractor
- 9. Exemption
- 10. Rule making power
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