Section 5: Procedure in case of difference as to necessity or amount of fee

The Himachal Pradesh Court Fees Act, 1968State Act of Himachal Pradesh · Act 8 of 1968

(1) When any difference arises between the officer whose duty it is to see that any fee is paid under this chapter and any suitor or attorney, as to the necessity of paying a fee or the amount thereof, the question shall when the difference arises in the High Court be referred to the Taxing Officer, whose decision thereon shall be final, except when the question is, in his opinion, one of general importance, in which case he shall refer it to the final decision of the Chief Justice of the High Court or of such Judge of the High Court as the Chief Justice shall appoint either generally or specially in this behalf.

(2) The Chief Justice of the High Court shall declare who shall be the Taxing Officer for the purposes of sub-section (1).

CHAPTER III FEES IN OTHER COURTS AND IN PUBLIC OFFICES

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Act	The Himachal Pradesh Court Fees Act, 1968
Section	5
Marginal note	Procedure in case of difference as to necessity or amount of fee
Jurisdiction	State of Himachal Pradesh
Status	In force as published by the source

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