Deciding the Proper Court Fee: Section 11 of The Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961
This abstract discusses Section 11 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, which prescribes how the proper court fee is to be determined in Rajasthan. It authorizes courts to inquire and determine the right fee where there is a dispute in respect of valuation or adequacy of fee so that fairness is ensured in judicial process. The section provides for the stay of proceedings pending payment of proper fees, laying emphasis on statutory compliance. This process avoids underpayment and protects revenue collection while ensuring equity.