Court Fees Act, 1870 – MCQ (Set 3)
- Under which section of the Court Fees Act is the payment of court fees on memorandum of appeal addressed?
a) Section 6
b) Section 8
c) Section 10
d) Section 7
[read more] Answer
b) Section 8
Explanation – Section 8 of the Court Fees Act specifies the requirement of court fees on memorandum of appeal, particularly for cases valued under the Act. [/read]
- What happens when insufficient court fees are paid on a plaint?
a) The suit is dismissed outright
b) The court rejects the plaint
c) The court allows time to pay the deficit
d) The case is transferred to a higher court
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c) The court allows time to pay the deficit
Explanation – The court typically grants time to the plaintiff to pay the requisite fees before taking action under Order VII Rule 11 CPC. [/read]
- Which of the following types of documents require court fees under the Act?
a) Affidavits
b) Agreements
c) Deeds of mortgage
d) Written statements in court proceedings
[read more] Answer
d) Written statements in court proceedings
Explanation – The Act specifies that various legal documents, including written statements, are subject to court fees. [/read]
- Which High Court judgment declared that court fees must align with the value of the claim?
a) Bombay High Court in Dattatraya v. Ramachandra
b) Calcutta High Court in Jiban Krishna v. Kishori Mohan
c) Delhi High Court in Gurcharan v. State
d) Allahabad High Court in Narain Das v. State
[read more] Answer
b) Calcutta High Court in Jiban Krishna v. Kishori Mohan
Explanation – The judgment emphasized that court fees should correspond to the claim’s valuation as per the law. [/read]
- What does Section 19-A of the Court Fees Act deal with?
a) Valuation of suits for maintenance
b) Exemptions for paupers
c) Refund of fees in settled cases
d) Court fees for probate
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a) Valuation of suits for maintenance
Explanation – Section 19-A specifies the computation of court fees for maintenance-related suits based on annual payments. [/read]
- In which Supreme Court case was it held that the payment of court fees is a statutory obligation?
a) State of Punjab v. Gurdev Singh
b) Central Bank of India v. Ravindra
c) State of Maharashtra v. Manubhai Pragaji Vashi
d) Ashok Kumar Gupta v. State of U.P.
[read more] Answer
a) State of Punjab v. Gurdev Singh
Explanation – The Court clarified that court fees are a mandatory statutory requirement and cannot be waived arbitrarily. [/read]
- Who is authorized to adjudicate disputes regarding proper valuation of suits under the Act?
a) Registrar of the Court
b) The concerned trial court
c) Revenue Officer
d) State High Court
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b) The concerned trial court
Explanation – The trial court is empowered to adjudicate valuation disputes and ensure compliance with court fee requirements. [/read]
- What is the maximum time allowed by courts to pay deficit court fees?
a) 7 days
b) 15 days
c) 30 days or as per the court’s discretion
d) No specific time limit
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c) 30 days or as per the court’s discretion
Explanation – Courts typically allow up to 30 days to rectify deficit fees, but this can vary based on the court’s discretion. [/read]
- Which section provides for fees in suits related to immovable property?
a) Section 7(2)
b) Section 6
c) Section 19-B
d) Section 8
[read more] Answer
a) Section 7(2)
Explanation – Section 7(2) outlines the calculation of court fees for suits involving immovable property, based on its market value. [/read]
- What does Section 12(2) empower the court to do?
a) Reduce court fees
b) Determine the value of the subject matter
c) Remit fees for indigent persons
d) Impose penalties for fraud
[read more] Answer
b) Determine the value of the subject matter
Explanation – Section 12(2) authorizes the court to investigate and decide the correct valuation of the subject matter for fee calculation. [/read]
- What does “fixed court fee” mean under the Act?
a) A fee calculated on a percentage of the claim value
b) A uniform fee for certain types of cases
c) A refundable fee
d) A discretionary fee decided by the court
[read more] Answer
b) A uniform fee for certain types of cases
Explanation – Fixed court fees are set amounts specified for certain categories of suits, regardless of their claim value. [/read]
- Which section of the Act deals with court fees for injunction suits?
a) Section 7(4)(d)
b) Section 7(3)(b)
c) Section 8
d) Section 10
[read more] Answer
a) Section 7(4)(d)
Explanation – Section 7(4)(d) prescribes the court fees payable for suits seeking injunctions, which are based on the value of the relief sought. [/read]
- Can the government reduce court fees for specific categories of cases?
a) No, fees are fixed under the Act
b) Yes, under Section 35
c) Only with the Supreme Court’s approval
d) Yes, under Section 10
[read more] Answer
b) Yes, under Section 35
Explanation – Section 35 empowers the government to remit or reduce court fees through a notification for certain categories of cases. [/read]
- What is the fee payable for a suit for partition under the Act?
a) Based on the total property value
b) Fixed fee irrespective of property value
c) Based on the share claimed
d) Based on annual revenue from the property
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c) Based on the share claimed
Explanation – Partition suits attract court fees calculated on the market value of the specific share claimed by the plaintiff. [/read]
- What is the primary objective of court fees in civil litigation?
a) To discourage unnecessary litigation
b) To compensate the judiciary for its expenses
c) Both a and b
d) To penalize litigants
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c) Both a and b
Explanation – Court fees serve both as a deterrent for frivolous cases and as a means of revenue to cover judicial costs. [/read]
- What happens if the court determines that a suit has been undervalued?
a) The suit is rejected
b) The plaintiff is required to pay the deficit
c) The suit is transferred to another court
d) No action is taken
[read more] Answer
b) The plaintiff is required to pay the deficit
Explanation – Courts allow plaintiffs to pay the deficit amount if undervaluation is detected, ensuring compliance with fee requirements. [/read]
- Can an appeal be filed without paying the requisite court fees?
a) Yes, if allowed by the court
b) No, court fees are mandatory for appeals
c) Only in criminal cases
d) Yes, for suits below ₹1,000 in value
[read more] Answer
b) No, court fees are mandatory for appeals
Explanation – Appeals require the payment of court fees as per the valuation rules, except for cases exempted under specific laws. [/read]
- What does Section 19-I address?
a) Exemptions for indigent persons
b) Refund of fees in settled cases
c) Fees in pre-emption suits
d) Valuation disputes
[read more] Answer
c) Fees in pre-emption suits
Explanation – Section 19-I specifies the court fees applicable for suits involving the right of pre-emption. [/read]
- Which document is exempted from court fees under the Act?
a) Sale deeds
b) Affidavits filed in court
c) Written contracts
d) Memorandum of association
[read more] Answer
b) Affidavits filed in court
Explanation – Affidavits are exempted from court fees under certain provisions of the Act, ensuring accessibility for basic declarations. [/read]
- What is the court fee for a declaratory suit with no consequential relief?
a) Fixed fee
b) Ad valorem fee based on claim value
c) No fee is charged
d) Fee at the discretion of the court
[read more] Answer
a) Fixed fee
Explanation – Declaratory suits without consequential relief attract a fixed court fee as per the schedule in the Act. [/read]