A private limited company files a suit to recover ₹50,000, but the court fee paid on the plaint is…
The court fixes time for the plaintiff to make up the deficit. If the plaintiff fails to comply within the time allowed, Order VII Rule 11(c) requires rejection of the plaint.
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A private limited company files a suit to recover ₹50,000, but the court fee paid on the plaint is insufficient. What should the court do under Order VII Rule 11(c) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
The court fixes time for the plaintiff to make up the deficit. If the plaintiff fails to comply within the time allowed, Order VII Rule 11(c) requires rejection of the plaint.
Option feedback
Option A
The plaintiff must supply the deficient fee. The rule assigns no payment obligation to the District Collector.
Option B
The deficiency by itself gives the company no exemption from court fee.
Option C
The court first gives time to make up the deficiency and rejects the plaint if the plaintiff fails to do so within the allowed time.
Option D
An immediate dismissal bypasses the statutory opportunity to cure and is different from rejection of the plaint.
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