# 256 Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp

Whoever has in his possession any instrument or material for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for the purpose of counterfeiting any stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS

252

Possession of coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof

253

Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof

254

Delivery of coin as genuine which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be altered

255

Counterfeiting Government stamp

257

Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Government stamp