Court Inquiry and Government Involvement in Fee Determination: Sections 18 & 19 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961
Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, under sections 18 and 19, offers a systematic method of court fee calculation by judicial and governmental intervention. Section 18 empowers courts to make investigations into the valuation and fee of a suit, so that there is proper payment by rectifying anomalies such as underpayment or overpayment. Section 19 provides for government intervention through the provision of appeals against the court’s fee orders, facilitating oversight and final determination by a superior authority. These two sections collectively provide for accuracy, fairness, and transparency in the assessment of fees, reconciling judicial autonomy with governmental oversight and ensuring proper revenue for the state.