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The Stamp Act, 1899

( ACT NO. II OF 1899 )

Chapter VII

CRIMINAL OFFENCES AND PROCEDURE

Penalty for refusal to give receipt, and for devices to evade duty on receipts.
65. Any person who,-
 
 
(a) being required under section 30 to give a receipt, refuses or neglects to give the same; or,
 
 
(b) with intent to defraud the Government of any duty, upon a payment of money or delivery of property exceeding twenty Taka in amount or value, gives a receipt for an amount or value not exceeding twenty Taka, or separates or divides the money or property paid or delivered;
 
 
shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one hundred Taka.

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