Section 63: Penalty for failure to cancel adhesive stamp.

Q: What does Section 63 of The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (ISA) deal with?

Section 63 ISA pertains to "Penalty for failure to cancel adhesive stamp.". It is part of the The Indian Stamp Act, 1899, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 63 of The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (ISA) prescribes penalty for failure to cancel adhesive stamp. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 63 ISA still in force?

Yes, Section 63 of the The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 63 ISA?

धारा 63 ISA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 63 of the The Indian Stamp Act, 1899. Section 63 of The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (ISA) prescribes penalty for failure to cancel adhesive stamp. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 63 ISA?

Dhara 63 ISA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 63 of the The Indian Stamp Act, 1899. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 63 of The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (ISA) prescribes penalty for failure to cancel adhesive stamp. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 63 of The Indian Stamp Act, 1899?

Cite as: "Section 63, The Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (ISA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Stamp Act, 1899, § 63 (India).

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The Indian Stamp Act, 1899

Chapter VI — CRIMINAL OFFENCES AND PROCEDURE

Section 63

Penalty for failure to cancel adhesive stamp.

Any person required by section 12 to cancel an adhesive stamp, and failing to cancel such stamp in manner prescribed by that section, shall, be punishable with fine which may extend to one hundred rupees.

STATE AMENDMENT

Arunachal Pradesh.—
Amendment of sections 63,—
(2) in section 63, for the words "one hundred rupees ", the words "five hundred rupees " shall be substituted.
[Vide Arunachal Pradesh Act 3 of 2010, s. 2]