Application of Indian Stamp Act, 1899

(1) The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (Central Act II of 1899), as in force in the 1[Mangalore and Kollegal Area,]1 shall, notwithstanding anything contained in any law, extend to the whole of the 1[State of Karnataka]1, and shall remain in force in so far such Act relates to the matter specified in entry 44 of List III of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution in respect of documents specified in entry 91 of List I of the said Schedule. 1. Adapted by the Karnataka Adaptations of Laws Order, 1973 w.e.f. 1.11.1973.

1. (2) Save as provided in sub-section (1), the Indian Stamp Act 1899 (Central Act II of 1899), as in force in the 1[Belgaum Area]1, Coorg District and the 1[Mangalore and Kollegal Area,]1 in so far as it relates to the matter specified in entry 44 of List III of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution, in respect of documents falling under entry 63 of List II of the said Schedule, is hereby repealed: 1. Adapted by the Karnataka Adaptations of Laws Order, 1973 w.e.f. 1.11.1973. Provided that such repeal shall not affect,—
   • (a) the previous operation of the said enactments or anything duly done or suffered thereunder;
   • (b) any right, privilege, obligation or liability acquired, accrued or incurred under the said enactments;
   • (c) any penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred in respect of any offence committed against the said enactments; or
   • (d) any investigation, legal proceeding or remedy in respect of any such right, privilege, obligation, liability, forfeiture or punishment as aforesaid and any such investigation, legal proceeding or remedy may be instituted, continued or enforced and any such penalty, forfeiture or punishment may be imposed as if this Act had not been passed.