The Indian Securities Act 1881, 3 of 1881, (Rep., Act 13 of 1886)

Section 6. The signature of the officer of the Government

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

6. The signature of the officer of the Government of India authorized to sign any Government securities on behalf of the Government may be printed, en- graved or lithographed, or impressed by such other mechanical process as the Governor General in Coun- cil may direct, on such securities. Any such signature so printed, engraved, litho- graphed or otherwise impressed shall be as valid as if the same had been subscribed in the proper hand- writing of such officer. charged like promissory notes payable to bearer. No notice of trust. Indorser of Government security not liable for amount thereof. Signature to Government securities may be printed, &c. B

Source: India Code