Act names

Deepali Garg (none) (148 Points)

16 July 2012  

hi

while reading acts like companies act, essential comdities act, sebi act the following usually appears

The Indian stamp Act, 1899 (2 of 1899), the wealth tax act, 1957 (27 of 1957), securities contracts (regulations) act, 1956(42 of 1956) etc.

what does this (2 of 1899) and (27 of 1957) mean? Is it important to learn them?

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