Procedure in case of difference as to necessity or amount of fee

(1) When any difference arises between the officer whose duty it is to see that any fee is paid under this Chapter and any suitor, petitioner, appellant, applicant or attorney, as to the necessity of paying a fee or the amount thereof, the question shall, when the difference arises in the High Court, be referred to the taxing- officer, whose decision thereon shall be final, except when the question is, in his opinion, one of general importance, in which case he shall refer it to the final decision of the Chief Justice of such High Court, or of such Judge of the High Court as the Chief Justice shall appoint either generally or specially in this behalf.

1. (2) The Chief Justice of the High Court shall declare who shall be taxing-officer for the purpose of sub-section (1).