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THE RAJASTHAN COURT FEES AND SUITS VALUATION ACT, 1961 |
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CHAPTER I |
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PRELIMINARY |
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The short title of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961 is: |
The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act |
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Section 1 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961 specifies that the Act applies to: |
The entire state of Rajasthan |
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The extent of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, as per Section 1, is: |
It extends to the whole of Rajasthan |
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The commencement of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, is determined by: |
The Rajasthan Government |
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Section 1 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, provides for the Act to be: |
Applicable throughout the state |
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The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, under Section 2, applies to: |
All suits, petitions, and appeals in Rajasthan courts |
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Section 3 (i) defines |
appeal |
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Section 3 (ii) defines |
Court |
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According to Section 3 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the term "Court" refers to: |
Any court of law in the state of Rajasthan |
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CHAPTER II |
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LIABILITY TO PAY FEE |
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In Section 4 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the payment of fees in public offices is required: |
For all legal proceedings in those offices |
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According to Section 5 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, if a court inadvertently receives an un-stamped document, the fee must be: |
Paid by the party who submitted the document |
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According to Section 5 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, if an unstamped document is received by a court, the document is: |
Accepted but the fee is required to be paid |
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If a document is inadvertently received by the court without the required fee under Section 5, who is responsible for paying the fee? |
The party who submitted the document |
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According to Section 5 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, when a document is received without the court fee, the court can: |
Accept the document and ask for the fee to be paid within a specific time |
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Section 6 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, deals with the court fee applicable in: |
Multifarious suits with multiple claims |
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Section 6 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961 stipulates that in a multifarious suit, the court fee is charged: |
On the highest claim in the suit |
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Under Section 7 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the market value of property for the purpose of court fee is determined by: |
The actual sale price of similar properties in the area |
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Under Section 8 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, when a defendant files a counterclaim, the court fee is: |
Based on the defendant's claim value |
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According to Section 9 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, when a document falls under two or more descriptions, the court fee is: |
Determined based on the highest fee among the descriptions |
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Section 9 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, is concerned with the court fee for documents that: |
Fall under more than one description |
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CHAPTER III |
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DETERMINATION OF FEE |
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According to Section 10 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, a plaintiff must provide a statement of particulars regarding: |
The subject-matter of the suit and the valuation of the suit |
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Under Section 10 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the plaintiff is required to provide: |
A statement of particulars of the subject-matter and its valuation |
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According to Section 11 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, if there is a question regarding the proper court fee to be paid, it is decided by: |
The court |
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As per Section 11 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, if a question arises regarding the proper fee, it must be decided: |
By the court before which the suit is filed |
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Under Section 11 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the proper fee for a document or suit is determined by: |
The nature of the document or suit |
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According to Section 12 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, if additional issues are framed during the course of the suit, the party framing the issue must pay: |
An additional fee as prescribed by the Act |
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Under Section 12 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the additional fee must be paid: |
At the time of framing the additional issue |
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Under Section 13 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, if a plaintiff relinquishes a portion of their claim: |
The court fee is reduced based on the relinquished portion |
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As per Section 13 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, if a plaintiff relinquishes a portion of their claim, they must: |
Pay a court fee on the reduced value of the claim |
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According to Section 14 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the fee on a written statement must be paid: |
Based on the value of the claim in the written statement |
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As per Section 14 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the fee on the written statement is: |
Proportional to the value of the claim made in the written statement |
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According to Section 15 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the fee payable on an appeal is: |
Based on the value of the relief sought in the appeal |
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According to Section 15 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the fee payable for an appeal in an interlocutory matter is: |
Based on the value of the subject matter of the appeal |
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According to Section 16 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, a petition for leave to appeal requires: |
A fee proportional to the relief sought in the petition |
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Under Section 16 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the fee payable for filing a revision petition is: |
Based on the relief sought in the revision |
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Under Section 17 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, who is responsible for examining the court fees on documents? |
The Court-fee Examiner |
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According to Section 17 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the Court-fee Examiner has the authority to: |
Examine the correctness of court fees affixed on documents |
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Under Section 18 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, what is the primary purpose of an inquiry in relation to court fees? |
To ascertain the correct amount of court fee payable |
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Under Section 19 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, when should notice be given to the State Government? |
When a dispute arises regarding the court fee payment |
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According to Section 19 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, notice to the State Government is required when: |
There is a question regarding the proper court fee to be paid |
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CHAPTER IV |
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COMPUTATION OF FEE |
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Under Section 21 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, what is the fee payable for a Suit for money or damages? |
Based on the value of the money being claimed |
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Where the suit is for damages for defamation, the fee shall be computed on the amount claimed is? |
subject to a maximum fee of rupees twenty-five thousand |
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The provisions of Section 22 apply to: |
Suits for maintenance and annuities |
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The court fee payable in an adoption suit is based on: |
The market value of the property involved |
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In suit for a Declaration in regarding the validity or individuality of an adoption or the factum of anadoption fee shall be payable at what rates? |
Where the market value of property involved in or affected by the relief -
Exceeds Rupees 10,000 then fees would be rupees 500. |
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The provisions of Section 25 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, apply to suits for: |
Declaration regarding the validity or invalidity of an adoption, Declaration regarding the factum of an adoption |
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In a suit for possession or joint possession of trust property, the court fee is computed on: |
One-fifth of the market value of the property |
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The provisions of Section 28 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, apply to suits for possession under: |
Section 9 of the Specific Relief Act, 1877 |
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The provisions of Section 30 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, apply to suits relating to: |
Easements |
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The court fee in a suit relating to an easement is payable on: |
Both the amount claimed as compensation and the amount at which the relief sought is valued in the plaint |
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In a pre-emption suit, the court fee is computed on: |
The value at which the relief is sought in the plaint |
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In a suit relating to mortgages under the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the court fee is calculated on: |
The amount of the mortgage debt |
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The provisions under Section 32 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, apply to suits relating to: |
Mortgages. |
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In a suit for accounts under Section 33 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the court fee is computed on |
The amount of the account to be settled |
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In a suit for partition and Separate possession of joint family Property or of property owned jointly or in common by a plaintiff Who is in joint possession of such property fees shall be paid at what rates? |
Does not exceed rupees 10,000. Rupees two hundred if such value exceeds rupees ten thousand. |
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Under Section 35(3), when the defendant in a partition suit is excluded from possession and claims separate possession, court fee is payable on: |
Half of the market value of the defendant’s share |
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In a suit for joint possession of joint family property or property owned jointly or in common, by a plaintiff who has been excluded from possession, the court fee shall be computed on: |
The market value of the plaintiff's share of the property |
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Under Section 36, if a plaintiff has been excluded from possession of a joint family property and seeks joint possession, the court fee is calculated based on: |
The market value of the plaintiff's property |
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Section 36 specifically addresses suits for joint possession of: |
Joint family property, Property owned jointly or in common |
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No payment shall be made in favor of a defendant in an administration suit until: |
He pays the court fee on the value of his share |
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The fee in administration suits is initially based on: |
Standard rates under Section 45 |
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In a suit for cancellation of a decree for money or other property having a money value, or other document which purports or operates to create, declare, assign, limit or extinguish any right, title or interest in money, movable or immovable property, the court fee shall be computed on: |
The value of the subject-matter of the suit |
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In a suit to set aside an attachment, the court fee payable is computed on: |
The value of the property attached |
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In a suit to set aside an attachment under Section 39, the court fee is payable on: |
The value of the property subject to attachment |
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Under Section 39, the attachment to be set aside can be either: |
For immovable or movable property |
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In a suit for specific performance of a contract, the court fee is computed on: |
The value of the property which is the subject matter of the contract |
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If a plaintiff claims mesne profits for a certain period in a suit, the court fee is calculated on: |
The mesne profits for the entire duration claimed |
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In a suit for mesne profits, the fee payable is determined by: |
The total claim amount for the mesne profits |
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A suit related to public matters under Section 43 of the Act is typically concerned with: |
Public interest or issues affecting a large group of people |
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In a suit relating to public matters, the court may decide to: |
Charge a reduced fee in light of the public interest |
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The primary purpose of an interpleader suit is to: |
Determine the rightful owner or entitled party of property or money |
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In an interpleader suit under Section 44, the person holding the property or money may: |
Be discharged from liability after determining the rightful claimant |
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Section 45 applies to suits that are not covered under any other specific provision of the Act and are classified as: |
Miscellaneous suits with no direct classification |
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In suits Not otherwise provided for fees Shall be pay at what rates? |
Where the amount or value of the subject-matter in dispute- (i) is less than Rs. 1000/- Rupees ten, (ii) is not less than Rs. 1.000/- but does not exceed Rs. 3,000/- Rupees thirty, (iii) is not less than Rs. 3,000/- and does not exceed Rs. 5,000/- Rupees one hundred. (iv) exceeds Rs. 5,000/- but does not exceed Rs. 10,000/- Rupees two hundred. (v) exceeds Rs. 10,000/- Rupees three hundred. |
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Under Section 47, the court fee on an appeal is calculated based on: |
The amount of the judgment being appealed |
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Section 47 mandates that in an appeal, the court fee is usually: |
Determined based on the value of the subject matter of the appeal |
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CHAPTER V |
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VALUATION OF SUITS |
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Under Section 48, if a suit is not specifically provided for in the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the court fee is determined based on: |
The nature of the dispute and the discretion of the court |
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Section 48 applies to suits that are: |
Not covered under any of the other specific provisions of the Act |
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When a suit is not otherwise provided for in the Act, the court fee under Section 48 is based on: |
The value of the subject matter of the suit |
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Section 49 deals with objections raised in appeal or revision regarding: |
The jurisdictional value or court fee valuation of a suit or appeal |
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When an appeal is filed and an objection is raised under Section 49 that the suit was not properly valued for jurisdictional purposes, the court should: |
Proceed to evaluate whether the suit was properly valued and proceed accordingly |
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CHAPTER-VI |
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PROBATES, LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND CERTIFICATES OF ADMINISTRATION |
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Section 50 the Court shall send a copy of every application for the grant of probate or letters of administration of the valuation |
to the Collector of the district |
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Section 51 mandates that the court fee must be levied based on: |
The value of the subject matter of the suit or appeal |
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Section 53 provides relief in cases where multiple grants have been made under which condition: |
When more than one probate is granted for the same estate |
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Under Section 53, if multiple grants of probate or letters of administration are made in respect of the same will, the court may: |
Provide relief to the parties involved to resolve the issue |
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Section 53 deals specifically with cases where: |
More than one person has been granted probate or letters of administration for the same estate |
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Section 54 provides that the Collector is empowered to conduct an inquiry in cases where: |
There is a dispute regarding the valuation of property for court fees |
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Under Section 54, the Collector may initiate an inquiry if the court finds that the court fee has been: |
Paid incorrectly or inadequately |
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In cases where the Collector’s inquiry reveals an incorrect assessment of the court fee, Section 54 empowers the Collector to: |
Ensure that the correct court fee is charged according to the accurate valuation |
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Under Section 55, the court is authorized to: |
Hear disputes regarding the correctness of the court fee or valuation |
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According to Section 55, the powers granted to the court include: |
Determining the true court fee based on the market value of the property |
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In a case where too low a fee has been paid, Section 56 provides the court with the power to: |
Allow the case to proceed only if the proper fee is paid within a specified period |
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If the court discovers that the fee paid is too low under Section 56, the court can: |
Grant additional time for the plaintiff to pay the correct fee |
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Section 56 deals with situations where: |
The court finds that the correct court fee has not been paid due to an error |
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Section 57 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, requires an administrator to provide security before the letters of administration are granted when: |
The property involved is of a certain value |
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According to Section 57 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, the administrator must give security before: |
The letters of administration are stamped |
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Section 58 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, provides relief to a party when: |
Too high a fee has been paid for a suit or appeal |
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Under Section 58, if a party has paid too high a fee, the court may: |
Order a refund of the excess fee paid |
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When a party has paid too high a fee for a suit or appeal under Section 58, they are entitled to a refund if: |
The refund is claimed in accordance with the procedure within a stipulated time |
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Section 59 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, deals with the recovery of penalties and other amounts by: |
The court through legal procedures |
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Section 60 empowers the Board of Revenue to take action when there is: |
A challenge to the amount of court fee imposed |
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CHAPTER VII |
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REFUNDS AND REMISSIONS |
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Section 61 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, provides for the refund of court fees when: |
The plaint is rejected under Order 7, Rule 11 or a memorandum of appeal is rejected under Order 41, Rules 3 or 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 |
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Under Section 61, if a suit is dismissed due to a defect in the plaint, the court fee paid is: |
Refunded in full to the plaintiff |
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Section 62 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, provides for the refund of court fees when: |
A case is remanded by the appellate court for reconsideration |
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According to Section 62, if a case is remanded to a lower court after an appeal, the court fee paid for the appeal is: |
Refunded if the case is remanded back for further hearing |
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Section 63 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, provides for a refund of court fees when: |
The fees were paid under a mistake |
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According to Section 63, if court fees were paid under a mistake, the court fees are: |
Refundable upon application to the government |
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Section 64 states that court fees are not required for documents filed by the government in which type of cases? |
Government-related administrative or public matters |
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Section 65 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, grants the power to reduce or remit court fees when: |
The court is satisfied that the applicant cannot afford the fees |
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Section 65A provides the power to exempt fees in cases where: |
The case concerns a matter of public interest or government involvement |
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CHAPTER VIII |
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MISCELLANEOUS |
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Under Section 66 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, fees are primarily collected by: |
Stamps |
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According to Section 66, court fees are to be collected through: |
Stamps affixed to the documents |
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Under Section 67, when a document is amended, the fee for the document is determined by: |
The amended content and nature of the change |
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Section 67 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, addresses the issue of court fees for: |
Amended documents |
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According to Section 68, the cancellation of the stamp is done in order to: |
Prevent its reuse |
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According to Section 69 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, a deduction is applicable only if the document is: |
Withdrawn or dismissed |
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What is the penalty provided under section 70 of this Act? |
imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both. |
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Under Section 71 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, who has the authority to make rules regarding court fees and suits valuation? |
The High Court |
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Section 71 grants the High Court the power to make rules for what? |
The determination of fees payable in suits |
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Under Section 72 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, who has the authority to make rules regarding court fees and suits valuation related to land revenue? |
The Board of Revenue |
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Under Section 73 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, who is empowered to make rules for the implementation of the Act? |
The State Government |
