Friendly Societies Act, 1896

Exemptions from stamp duty.

33. Stamp duty shall not be chargeable upon any of the following documents:—

(a) Draft or order or receipt given by or to a registered society or branch in respect of money payable by virtue of its rules or of this Act:

(b) Letter or power of attorney granted by any person as trustee for the transfer of any money of a registered society or branch invested in his name in the public funds:

(c) Bond given to or on account of a registered society or branch or by the treasurer or other officer thereof:

(d) Policy of insurance or appointment or revocation of appointment of agent or other document required or authorised by this Act or by the rules of a registered society or branch.