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(1) Every instrument chargeable with duty executed only out of the 1 [Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir], and not being a bill of exchange 2 [*] or promissory note, may be stamped within three months after it has been first received in the 1 [Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir]. (2) Where any such instrument cannot, with reference to the description of stamp prescribed therefor, be duly stamped by a private person, it may be taken within the said period of three months to the Collector, who shall stamp the same, in such manner as 3 [the Government of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir] may by rule prescribe, with a stamp of such value as the person so taking such instrument may require and pay for.