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IPC Section 263 - Erasure of mark denoting that stamp has been used
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 185 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever, fraudulently or with intent to cause loss to Government, erases or removes from a stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, any mark, put or impressed upon such stamp for the purpose of denoting that the same has been used, or knowingly has in his possession or sells or disposes of any such stamp from which such mark has been erased or removed, or sells or disposes of any such stamp which he knows to have been used, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
IPC 263 in Simple Words
According to section 263 of the Indian Penal Code, anyone who fraudulently removes a mark from a revenue stamp or possesses, sells, or disposes of such altered stamps with the intent to cause loss to the government can be punished with imprisonment up to three years or with a fine or both.
Erasure of mark denoting that stamp has been used
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erasure of mark denoting that stamps have been used | 3 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Erasure of mark denoting that stamps have been used
Punishment : 3 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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