https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=850 Stamp papers have no statutory expiry for use; the six month period in the refund provision limits only the right to surrender for refund and does not restrict use. Differently dated or separately purchased stamp sheets do not automatically invalidate an instrument and may be remedied by payment of duty and penalty. Finger/thumb impression comparisons require methodical analysis of characteristic features; unclear impressions or denial of execution necessitate caution and, ordinarily, expert assistance. The burden to prove execution and genuineness of a propounded document rests on the proponent. en-us Thu, 14 May 2009 11:55:55 +0530 Thu, 14 May 2009 11:55:55 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=850 Stamp papers have no statutory expiry for use; the six month period in the refund provision limits only the right to surrender for refund and does not restrict use. Differently dated or separately purchased stamp sheets do not automatically invalidate an instrument and may be remedied by payment of duty and penalty. Finger/thumb impression comparisons require methodical analysis of characteristic features; unclear impressions or denial of execution necessitate caution and, ordinarily, expert assistance. The burden to prove execution and genuineness of a propounded document rests on the proponent. News - Thu, 14 May 2009 11:55:55 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=850