Under section 12(i) of the Court-fees Act, 1870, which authority initially decides a valuation question…
The filing court initially decides valuation for court fees under section 12(i). Section 12(ii) provides for correction on appeal, reference or revision where the valuation…
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Under section 12(i) of the Court-fees Act, 1870, which authority initially decides a valuation question for court fees on a plaint or memorandum of appeal?
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The filing court initially decides valuation for court fees under section 12(i). Section 12(ii) provides for correction on appeal, reference or revision where the valuation decision harms revenue.
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Option A
Receiving the pleading does not confer the adjudicatory role assigned to the filing court.
Option B
Section 12(i) expressly assigns the valuation decision to the filing court.
Option C
The clerk is not the decision maker specified by section 12(i).
Option D
Section 12(i) assigns the initial decision to the court itself.