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Stamp Duty Law: Stamp Duty on Promissory Notes

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What is the rate of stamp duty on a promissory note?

  1. 0.25%

  2. 0.50%

  3. 0.75%

  4. 1.00%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The rate of stamp duty on a promissory note is 0.25% of the amount specified in the note.

What is the maximum amount of stamp duty that can be charged on a promissory note?

  1. Rs. 1,000

  2. Rs. 2,000

  3. Rs. 3,000

  4. Rs. 4,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum amount of stamp duty that can be charged on a promissory note is Rs. 1,000.

Who is responsible for paying the stamp duty on a promissory note?

  1. The maker of the note

  2. The payee of the note

  3. The holder of the note

  4. The endorser of the note


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maker of the note is responsible for paying the stamp duty.

When is the stamp duty on a promissory note payable?

  1. At the time the note is executed

  2. At the time the note is delivered

  3. At the time the note is negotiated

  4. At the time the note is paid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The stamp duty on a promissory note is payable at the time the note is executed.

What happens if a promissory note is not stamped?

  1. The note is void

  2. The note is unenforceable

  3. The note is subject to a penalty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If a promissory note is not stamped, it is void, unenforceable, and subject to a penalty.

What is the penalty for not stamping a promissory note?

  1. A fine of up to Rs. 1,000

  2. Imprisonment for up to six months

  3. Both a fine and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The penalty for not stamping a promissory note is a fine of up to Rs. 1,000 and imprisonment for up to six months.

Can a promissory note be stamped after it has been executed?

  1. Yes, if it is done within 30 days of execution

  2. Yes, if it is done within 60 days of execution

  3. Yes, if it is done within 90 days of execution

  4. No, it cannot be stamped after it has been executed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A promissory note can be stamped after it has been executed, but it must be done within 30 days of execution.

What is the procedure for stamping a promissory note after it has been executed?

  1. The note must be taken to the nearest stamp vendor

  2. The note must be sent to the Stamp Commissioner

  3. The note must be stamped by a notary public

  4. The note can be stamped by any authorized person


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The procedure for stamping a promissory note after it has been executed is to take the note to the nearest stamp vendor.

What is the cost of stamping a promissory note after it has been executed?

  1. The same as the cost of stamping the note at the time of execution

  2. Double the cost of stamping the note at the time of execution

  3. Triple the cost of stamping the note at the time of execution

  4. Quadruple the cost of stamping the note at the time of execution


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The cost of stamping a promissory note after it has been executed is double the cost of stamping the note at the time of execution.

What is the maximum amount of stamp duty that can be charged on a promissory note that is stamped after it has been executed?

  1. Rs. 2,000

  2. Rs. 3,000

  3. Rs. 4,000

  4. Rs. 5,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The maximum amount of stamp duty that can be charged on a promissory note that is stamped after it has been executed is Rs. 2,000.

What are the consequences of not stamping a promissory note after it has been executed?

  1. The note is void

  2. The note is unenforceable

  3. The note is subject to a penalty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The consequences of not stamping a promissory note after it has been executed are that the note is void, unenforceable, and subject to a penalty.

What is the penalty for not stamping a promissory note after it has been executed?

  1. A fine of up to Rs. 2,000

  2. Imprisonment for up to one year

  3. Both a fine and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The penalty for not stamping a promissory note after it has been executed is a fine of up to Rs. 2,000 and imprisonment for up to one year.

Can a promissory note be stamped more than once?

  1. Yes, if the note is stamped within 30 days of execution

  2. Yes, if the note is stamped within 60 days of execution

  3. Yes, if the note is stamped within 90 days of execution

  4. No, a promissory note can only be stamped once


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A promissory note can only be stamped once.

What happens if a promissory note is stamped more than once?

  1. The note is void

  2. The note is unenforceable

  3. The note is subject to a penalty

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If a promissory note is stamped more than once, it is void, unenforceable, and subject to a penalty.

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