The Court Fees (Jharkhand Amendment) Act, 2017

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This Act amends the colonial-era Court Fees Act, 1870, specifically for the state of Jharkhand. It updates the financial costs—known as "court fees"—that citizens must pay when filing legal documents, lawsuits, or appeals in civil and revenue courts. By replacing the old schedules with new, updated rates, the Act regulates the cost of access to justice. It applies to anyone initiating legal proceedings, from simple affidavits to complex property disputes. For an ordinary citizen, this law is significant because it dictates the upfront financial burden required to seek legal redress or challenge administrative decisions in the state.

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1. Short title, extent and commencement
3. It shall come into force from the date as notified in the State Gazette.
Schedule I. Schedule I
Schedule II. Schedule II

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