(1) This Act may be called the Kerala Stamp Act, 1959. 

(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Kerala. 

(3) It shall  come  into force  on such date  as  the Government  may, by notification in the Gazette appoint. 1

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Footnote :

1. The Act came into force on 1­9­1960 by Notification No. GI­13823/59­1/RD dated 10­8­1960 and Published in Kerala Gazette No. 33 Dated 16­8­1960.  For definition “Document” See General Clauses Act, 1897.