Grounds on which Court fees can be refunded.

No court shall refund the court fees paid in suits and appeals except on the following grounds :- (i) (a) Withdrawal of a suit without any hearing, (b) Settlement or compromise before the commencement of the trial. (ii) Settlement or compromise in an appeal before the passing of the judgment or final order to the extent of the amount paid as court fees in such appeal, (iii) On remand in an appeal to the extent of amount paid as court fees in such appeal. (iv) Settlement by the Lok Adalat