The affidavit need not be filed on a stamp paper henceforth. It can be submitted on a plain paper.
The important decision has been delivered by the High Court.
The decision has granted a major relief to a large number of persons, who are required to buy stamp papers by shelling out extra money.
Black marketing of stamp papers is very common.
The court has directed the State Government to inform all treasury officers about the decision.
The government authorities have been compelling people to file affidavits in stamp paper only.
The State Government had taken this decision earlier. But it was not being followed properly.