2: Abolition of Court Fee in certain cases

Abolition of Court Fee in certain cases.– Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Court Fees Act, 1870 (VII of 1870) or any other law for the time being in force or in any Rule, Notification or Order, no court-fee shall be chargeable by any Court or payable in respect of– (a) any criminal case; and (b) any case of civil nature the value of the subject-matter whereof or the relief claimed wherein does not exceed twenty-five thousand rupees. Explanation.– The aforesaid abolition of court-fee shall be applicable at all stages of the case and in respect of all Courts including revenue Courts.

Effective date: 1983-06-21

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