Saturday 9 December 2017

20 kInds of Suits, relevant provision for Court Fee under APCF and SV Act, Limitation and Place of suing.,



1]            Suit based on Demand Promissory note for Recovery Money:-
           Court Fee:-    Advalorem Fees U/Sec.20 of  A.P.C.F. & S.V.Act  r/w. Art 1 ©  of Schedule -I of Court Fee Act.
      Limitation:-     Art-31,34,35 36 and 37 – Three years
Sec:18:-            Effect of acknowledgment  of debt -  Extends  Limitation only against the person who  has made it in  writing and signed  and does’t  bind other promissors.
Sec.19:-            Effect of payment:- If payment is made  by any  one of the borrowers/promissors if binds  all promissors – 1974 (1) An WR -98.
Sec.25(3) of Indian  Contract Act:- Promise  to pay  a debt barred  by limitation Law.
Jurisdiction:-  U/Sec. 20 C.P.C.
(a)    Where the promissory note executed.
(b)   Where the defendant ordinarily resides, carries on business or personally works for gain.
(c)    If there are more than one defendants executed Demand Promissory note, suit can be filed where any one of the defendants resides, but leave of the court is to be obtained U/Sec.20 (b) C.P.C.

2]            Suit  for arrears of rent:
                Court Fee:           Ad valorem court fee U/Sec.20 r/w. Art. 1(c)
                Limitation:           Art.52 – When the arrears 3 years – becomes due.
Jurisdiction:           Where the lease hold property is situated   or where rent agreed to be paid as per lease deed or where defendant resides-


3]            Suit for eviction (Other than RCC)
                Court Fee:           Ad valorem court fee U/Sec.40 (2) r/w. Sec.20 and Art.1 (c) of Court Fee Act.
                Limitation:           Art.67 – When the tenancy determined.  12 years
Jurisdiction:           Where the demised premises is situated U/Sec.16 of CPC.


4]            Suit for Specific Performance of an agreement of sale:-
Court Fee:           Ad valorem court fee U/Sec.39 of Court Fee Act on the amount of the consideration.
Limitation:           Art.54 of Limitation Act – 3 years- the date fixed for Performance or if knows such date fixed when the Plaintiff has notice that performance is refused.
Jurisdiction:           Where the subject matter of the property is situated U/Sec.16 of CPC. 


5]            Suit by a Bank for recovery of loan:-
                1]            Based on Simple Agreement with  guarantors
                2]            Based on promissory note with guarantors
                3]            Based on Hypothecation Agreement with guarantors
                4]            Based on Mortgage:
                                A] Simple Mortgage
                                B] O deposit of Title Deeds (Equitable Mortgage)
Court Fee:           Ad valorem court fee the loan amount due  U/Sec.20 r/w.Art 1 (c)
Limitation:           Art.54 of Limitation Act – 3 years- the date fixed for Performance or if knows such date fixed when the Plaintiff has notice that performance is refused.
                                   (i)            Article  23 to 26                                 -3 years
                                   (ii)           Article 31,34,35,36 & 37 -3 years (From the date of default)
                                   (iii)          Article 23 to 26 years                      -3years (Hypothication Agreement)
                                                                                                                   Moveable property (Spl.Vehicles)
                                   (iv)         Article 62,63,65                                 -12 years
Jurisdiction:   (i) (ii) & (iii) Where the agreement is executed (or) Where the defendants resides U/Sec. 20 C.P.C.
                  (iv)          Where the subject matter of the suit i.e., immovable property is situated U/Sec.16 CPC.


(6) Suit for Maintenance:-
Court Fee:           On the arrears of maintenance U/Sec.22 r/w 20 of C.F.Act.
Limitation:           Article 113 of Limitation Act.        - 3 years.
Jurisdiction:           Where the defendants reside (or) where the cause of action arose in part or in whole. 

(7)   Suit for Partition:-
Court Fee: (i) If the suit is based  on joint possession fixed Court Fee payable U/Sec.34(2) of A.P.C.F. and S.V.Act.
              (ii)       If  the plaintiff  out of possession, if  he shall be paid on the market value of moveable  property (or)  3/4th of the immovable property to extent  of plaintiff share.
              (ii)       When Court Fee is payable at fixed rate the value for the purpose of court fee and for the purpose of pecuniary jurisdiction will be on and the same U/Sec.50 (2) of Court Fee Act.
Limitation:           Article  ________________                                    12 years.
            Jurisdiction:                (i) where the subject matter is situated U/Sec.16 CPC
              (ii)       In case where the subject matter is situated and within the local jurisdiction of two different courts, the suit can be filed in any one of the Court U/Sec.17 CPC.

8]            Suit for dissolution of partnership:-
Court Fee:           U/Secs.33 and 20 of Court Fee Act on the value of the Plaintiff’s Share in the partnership.
Limitation:           Article 113 of Limitation Act. (Residuary Provision)            - 3 years.
Jurisdiction:           Where the partnership business is carried on U/Sec.20 CPC.

9]            Suit for enforcement of Easement:-
Court Fee:           U/Sec.30 of Court Fee Act on the amount at which the relief sought by the Plaintiff or at which the relief is value, whichever is higher.
Limitation:           Article 113 of Limitation Act. (Residuary Provision)            - 3 years.
Jurisdiction:           Where the subjected matter is situated U/Sec. 16 CPC.


10]        Suit for Injunction:-
Court Fee:           The relief may be either prohibitory injunction or  Mandatory injunction for preventing from  the wrongful person from causing  breach or  a directory  relief against the person  causing  infringement and  in both the occasions  the Court Fee is to be valued notionally  U/Sec.26 of C.F.Act. or  as fixed by Court, whichever is higher.
Limitation:           Article 113 of Limitation Act. (Residuary Provision)            - 3 years.
Jurisdiction:        Where the subjected matter (Immovable Property) is situated U/Sec.16 CPC.  In other cases where the cause of action partly or wholly arises.

11]          Suit  for declaration and injunction:- ( Immovable Property).
Court Fee:           U/Sec.24 (b) of Court Fee Act  with reference to immovable property  the fee shall be computed  on  Half of the market value of the property  or on Rs.300/-, whichever is higher.  The relief of injunction is ancillary to main relief; hence no court fee is necessary.
Limitation:           Article 65 of Limitation Act.   When the Defendants claims title over plaintiffs claim           - 12 years. ( Cause of Action)
Jurisdiction:        Where the subjected matter i.e., immovable Property is situated U/Sec.16 CPC.  

12]          Suit for Possession U/Sec.6 of Specific Relief Act:- ( Immovable Property)
Court Fee:           U/Sec.28 of Court Fee Act on half of the market value of property or onRs.200/-, whichever is higher.
Limitation:           U/Sec. 6 (2) (a) of Specific Relief Act   the suit is to be filed within 6 months from the date of dispossession.
Jurisdiction:        Where the subjected matter i.e., immovable Property is situated U/Sec.16 CPC.  

13]          Suit for Possession and Injunction:
Court Fee:           U/Sec.29 of Court Fee Act on 3/4th of the market value of property or on Rs.300/-, whichever is higher.
Limitation:           Article 65 of Limitation Act   the suit is to be filed within 12 years from the date of dispossession.
Jurisdiction:        Where the subjected matter i.e., immovable Property is situated U/Sec.16 CPC.  

14]          Suit for Damages for malicious prosecution:-
Court Fee:           Ad valoram U/Sec.20 r/w. Article 1 (c) of Court Fee Act.
Limitation:           Article 74 of Limitation Act within one year from the date of acquittal or termination of proceedings of prosecution.
Jurisdiction:        Where the case ended in acquittal U/Sec.20 of CPC.

15]          Suit for damages  for defamation:-
Court Fee:           Ad valoram Court Fee U/Sec.20 r/w. Article 1 (c) of Court Fee Act.
Limitation:           Article 75 and 76 of Limitation Act within one year from the date of defamatory statement or publication.
Jurisdiction:        Where the cause of action occurred U/Sec.20 of CPC.

16]          Suit for enforcement of right of pre-emption:-
Court Fee:           U/Sec.47 r/w. Article 1 (c) of Court Fee Act
Limitation:           Article 113 of Limitation Act when the right to sue accrues.
Jurisdiction:        Where the immovable property is situated U/Sec.16 of CPC.

17]          Suit for Declaration of title and Recovery of Possession:- ( Immovable Property).
 Court Fee:           U/Sec.24 (a) of Court Fee Act  with reference to immovable property  the fee shall be computed  on  3/4th  of the market value of the property  or on Rs.300/-, whichever is higher.  The relief of possession is ancillary to main relief; hence no court fee is necessary.
Limitation:           Article 65 of Limitation Act.   When the Defendants claims title over plaintiffs claim           - 12 years. (Cause of Action)
Jurisdiction:        Where the subjected matter i.e., immovable Property is situated U/Sec.16 CPC. 

18]          Suit for Enforcing Mortgage:-
                A]           Suit by Mortgager for Redemption:-
 Court Fee:          U/Sec.31 (8) of Court Fee Act on the Mortgage amount or on 1/4th of principle amount secured under the Mortgage, whichever is higher.
Limitation:           Article 61 of Limitation Act.   When the right to redeem or to recovery possession accrues                 -  30  years.
Jurisdiction:        Where the subjected matter i.e., immovable Property is situated U/Sec.16 CPC. 

                B]            Suit by Mortgagee to enforce payment:-
Court Fee:           U/Sec.31 (1) of Court Fee Act on the amount due on Mortgage.
Limitation:           Article 62 of Limitation Act.   When the money sued for becomes due. 12  years.
Jurisdiction:        Where the subjected matter i.e., immovable Property is situated U/Sec.16 CPC. 

19]          Suit for Adoptions:- ( Minors)   
Court Fee:           U/Sec.25 of Court Fee Act on half of the market value of the movable and immovable properties involved or affected by such declaration or on Rs.500/-, whichever is higher.
Limitation:           Article 57 or 58 of Limitation Act as per the relief asked for plaint--          3  years.
Jurisdiction:        Where the subjected matter is situated or where the cause of action wholly or partly arises.


20]          Suit for Cancellation:-
Court Fee:           U/Sec.37 of Court Fee Act for cancellation of Decree having money value or other property  or document which  purports to create  operates  any right  in moveable  or immovable properties, the fee shall be completed  on the value of subject matter of the suit.
Limitation:           Article 59 of Limitation Act --          3  years.
Jurisdiction:        Where the subjected matter is situated or where the cause of action wholly or partly arises U/Secs.16 CPC and 20 CPC.










                                                  






               
               
               
               
                           

                           





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