Stamp Paper of West Bengal
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▸ What is a Non-Judicial Stamp Paper?
- Non Judicial Stamp paper and Legal Paper (Plain Paper) both are the different terms in aspect of their nature.
- On Non Judicial Stamp Paper Magistrate never write the decision of the Case, though Magistrate write the decision on the Legal Paper (Plain Paper).
- That is why it is called as Non-Judicial Stamp Paper. The Paper which not be considered as Judicial.
▸ Is e-Stamp Paper available in West Bengal?
No, there is no e-Stamp Paper started by West Bengal Government, there is only Non Judicial Stamp Paper in West Bengal. Currently e-stamping is in process in 18 States.
What is meant by First Party?
First party means the purchaser of e-Stamp Paper. The Party who is executing e-Stamp Paper.
What to write in a form if there is no Second Party?
If there is no Second Party, then you can write NIL/Not Applicable while filling the Form and the e-stamp paper shall be generate accordingly.
▸ The Stamp Paper needs to be purchased in whose name?
You need to purchase in the Name of the Applicant who need to execute the Particular Stamp Paper to serve his/her purpose.
▸ Are eStamp paper in West Bengal legally valid and secure?
eStamp paper in West Bengal are legally valid and secure. the electronic version of stamp paper in West Bengal was introduced to collect the stamp duty securely.
What covers under Second Party?
Second Party can be Tenant, Vendee, Transferee, Donee etc. For ex: If you are purchasing e-Stamp Paper for Rental Agreement then in that case the First Party will be Owner and Second Party will be Tenant.
Why the Form is asking for the Address if we are availing e-stamp for other purpose?
The Address field is a field provided by the Government to know the details about the Stamp Duty payer. So, its better to provide the Address of the Party OR you can also write Not Applicable in a field if you do not wish to get the Address print on e-stamp paper and e-stamp will be generated accordingly.