The procedure provided in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, in regard

to suits shall be followed, in the disposal of application, appeals or references that

may be made to the Court of the District Judge under this Act or any bye-law made thereunder.

court of the District Judge.

1. (a) on any application, appeal or reference under this Act or any

bye-law made thereunder to the court of the District Judge;

and

1. (b) for the issue, in connection with any inquiry or proceedings

before that court under this Act or bye-laws, of any summons

or other process:

Provided that the fee, if any, prescribed under clause (a) shall not in

cases in which the value of the claim or subject matter is capable of being estimated

in money, exceed the fee liable for the time being under the provisions of the Court

Fees Act, 1870, in cases in which the amount of the claim or subject matter is ofa like amount.

1. (2) The Government may, by like notification, determine the person

by whom the fee, if any, prescribed under clause (a) of sub-section(1)shall be

payable.

1. (3) No application, appeal or reference shall be received by the court

of the District Judge until the fee, if any, prescribed therefor under clause (a) of

sub-section(1) has been paid:

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1. (ii) issue process on behalf of any such person, without payment

or on part payment of the fees prescribed under this section.