Multiple choice

A document is executed outside India and it requires payment of stamp duty in India. The duty can be paid on this documents

  1. before it is used in India

  2. immediately when the document enters India

  3. within 4 months from date of its execution abroad

  4. within 3 months of its entry into India

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D Correct answer
Explanation

As per section 18 of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, any instrument executed out of India can be stamped in India, provided it is stamped within 3 months from the date it has been first received in India.