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The Sikkim Court Fees (Exemption and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1983

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The Sikkim Court Fees (Exemption and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1983, is a regulatory statute governing the payment, exemption, and refund of court fees within the state of Sikkim. It ensures access to justice by exempting individuals with an annual income below Rs 25,000 and those receiving state-sponsored legal aid from paying court fees. The Act also mandates that the State Government must pay court fees, ensuring equality before the law. Furthermore, it incentivizes out-of-court settlements and withdrawals by allowing for the refund of fees in specific circumstances, thereby reducing the burden on the judicial system.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and conunenc.u.e,«.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Certain persons not to pay court fees.
  4. 3A. Procedure for granting exemption.
  5. 4. Power of High Court to make rules as to fees payable for serving processes, etc.
  6. 5. Court fees payable in cases filed by Government.
  7. 6. Grounds on which Court fees can be refunded.
  8. 7. Exemption of fees for Legal Services

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