Complete guide to court fees in West Bengal covering civil suits, criminal cases, property matters, court fee calculation, and legal assistance with fee-related issues.
📞 +91 8240642015Court fees are payable on legal documents filed in courts. Governed by West Bengal Court Fees Act 1970. Fees depend on type of case, valuation of suit, and relief sought. Proper valuation and fee payment is essential — insufficient fee can lead to rejection of plaint.
Money suits — fee based on amount claimed (ad valorem). Property suits — fee based on market value of property. Partition suits — fee based on share value. Injunction suits — fixed fee or based on relief value. Declaration suits — fee based on property value or fixed fee.
Appeals — fee similar to original suit. Review petitions — lower fee. Revision petitions — fixed fee. Criminal appeals — nominal fee or free for certain categories. Pauper applications — permission to sue without fee if applicant proves indigence.
Based on suit valuation and type of case. Ad valorem (percentage of claim value) for money suits. Fixed fee for certain applications. West Bengal Court Fees Act prescribes specific rates.
Application to sue as indigent person without paying court fees. Applicant must prove they lack sufficient means to pay fees. If granted, court fees recovered from decree if case succeeds.
In certain cases — if case is settled before first hearing, portion of fee refundable. If appeal is withdrawn before admission. Specific provisions under Court Fees Act.
Court may reject plaint or give opportunity to make good deficiency. Deficit fee can be paid within time fixed by court. Proper valuation is crucial.
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