Court Fees Act, 1870 – MCQ (Set 4)
- What does Section 7(1) of the Court Fees Act specify?
a) Fees for suits related to immovable property
b) Fees for suits for maintenance
c) Fees for suits for money
d) Fees for probate cases
- In a case of undervaluation of court fees, what role does the High Court play?
a) High Court determines the correct valuation
b) High Court orders a refund of excess fees
c) High Court dismisses the case
d) High Court cannot interfere in valuation matters
- What is the provision for refund of court fees in withdrawn suits?
a) Section 13
b) Section 15
c) Section 11
d) Section 9
- Which landmark case emphasized the ad valorem nature of court fees in money suits?
a) M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
b) Daya Ram v. State of Rajasthan
c) State of Andhra Pradesh v. C.V. Rao
d) L.R. Sarin v. State of U.P.
- What is the time limit to challenge an order regarding valuation under the Act?
a) 15 days
b) 30 days
c) 60 days
d) No specific time limit
- What is the prescribed fee for suits for cancellation of decrees under Section 7(iv)(c)?
a) Ad valorem fee on the decree value
b) Fixed fee of ₹500
c) Double the original court fee
d) No court fee is payable
- Which section specifies court fees for suits involving easements?
a) Section 8
b) Section 6
c) Section 7(iv)(d)
d) Section 19-C
- What happens if court fees are found to be excessive?
a) Excess fees are refunded
b) The case is dismissed
c) The court recalculates the fees
d) No remedy is available
- What is the court fee for a plaint seeking specific performance of a contract?
a) Fixed fee
b) Fee based on market value of the property involved
c) Ad valorem fee on contract value
d) No fee is required
- Can the court reduce court fees in cases of financial hardship?
a) Yes, always
b) No, fees are mandatory
c) Yes, for indigent persons under specific provisions
d) Only with government approval
- Which authority prescribes the schedule of court fees?
a) The High Court
b) The Supreme Court
c) The State Government
d) The Parliament
- What is the fee payable for interlocutory applications?
a) No fee
b) Nominal fixed fee
c) Ad valorem fee on the subject matter
d) Depends on the discretion of the court
- What is the primary test for determining the valuation of suits?
a) Discretion of the court
b) Market value of the subject matter
c) The amount stated by the plaintiff
d) Previous judgments
- Which section deals with the recovery of unpaid court fees?
a) Section 12
b) Section 16
c) Section 25
d) Section 19
- Are court fees refundable in cases of wrongful dismissal of suits?
a) Yes, under Section 13
b) No, fees once paid are non-refundable
c) Yes, if the dismissal is reversed
d) Only on special orders
- How are fees determined for appeals in cross-objections?
a) Fees are halved
b) Equal to original suit fees
c) Fixed fee for cross-objections
d) No fee for cross-objections
- Which section specifies court fees for probate or letters of administration?
a) Section 18
b) Section 19-I
c) Section 19-H
d) Section 20
- What principle governs the assessment of court fees in declaratory suits with consequential relief?
a) Ad valorem fee based on consequential relief value
b) Fixed fee for declaratory suits
c) Nominal fee based on discretion
d) Exempt from fees
- What is the court fee payable for suits seeking possession of a specific movable property?
a) Nominal fee
b) Ad valorem fee based on property value
c) Fixed fee
d) No fee is required
- Which provision exempts paupers from paying court fees?
a) Section 20
b) Section 19
c) Order 33 CPC
d) Both a and c