Fees - Disputes

A Reference under sub-section 1 of section 70 settlement of dispute shall- (a) Where the reference is covered under clause (a) of sub-rule (1) of rule 247 and the value of the property or amount of claim involved in the reference does not exceed rupees 5,000 (Rs. Five thousand only) require a fee of Rs.100; (b) Where the reference is covered under clause (a) (b) (c) or (d) of sub-Rule (1) of rule 247 and the value of the property or amount of claim involved in the reference does not exceed Rs.5,000 (Rs. Five thousand only) be accompanied by a fee at the rate of one percent of the value of the property or the amount of claim involved in the reference but not exceed Rs. 50,000 (Rs. Fifty thousand only); (c) Where the reference is covered under sub-rule (2) or sub-rule (3) of rule 247 be accompanied by a fee of Rs.1000, but where a board of arbitrators is constituted under sub-section (1) of section 71 on the request of the plaintiff, the amount of fee shall be payable under the foregoing relevant clause with an addition either of 10 percent thereof or Rs.100 whichever is higher.