Stamp duty for filing 138 case .
sunil kumavat
(Querist) 03 July 2015
This query is : Resolved
res.sir. i want to confirm about STAMP DUTY to be given for filing a case of 138 NI ACT
Is it 10% of the value of cheque being dishonoured. i.e. if the value of cheque is Rs. 1 lac. stamp duty will be 10K .
and also guide on as there is recent change in directions by supreme court for filing / tranfering 138 case to the city of which the cheque is given.
please guide
sunil
P. Venu
(Expert) 04 July 2015
A complaint u/s 138 NI Act is a criminal case. No stamp duty is involved.
DEFENSE ADVOCATE.-firmaction@g
(Expert) 04 July 2015
NOW MANY STATES ARE CHANGING LAW.DELHI TRIED BUT IT WAS REJECT BY HIGH COURT.
BUT MAHARASHTRA CHARGES TWO PERCENT STAMP DUTY ON VALUE OF CHEQUE FOR COMPLAINTS U/S 138.