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Use of adhesive stamps. — The following instruments may be stamped with adhesive stamps, namely: — (a) instruments chargeable 7[with a duty not exceeding ten naye paise], except parts of bills of exchange payable otherwise than on demand and drawn in sets; (b) bills of exchange, 8*** and promissory notes drawn or made out of 9[India]; (c) entry as an advocate, vakil or attorney on the roll of a High Court; (d) notarial acts; and (e) transfers by endorsement of shares in any incorporated company or other body corporate.