Under section 16 of the Court Fees Act 1870, when the court refers parties to a suit to a mode of…
Section 16 entitles the plaintiff to a certificate to recover from the Collector the full fee paid on the plaint on referral to a section 89 mode of settlement. It does not…
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Under section 16 of the Court Fees Act 1870, when the court refers parties to a suit to a mode of settlement under section 89 of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, what is the plaintiff entitled to?
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Correct answer A
Section 16 entitles the plaintiff to a certificate to recover from the Collector the full fee paid on the plaint on referral to a section 89 mode of settlement. It does not add interest.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 16 gives a certificate for the full plaint fee.
Option B
Section 16 does not add interest.
Option C
This denies the express statutory refund entitlement.
Option D
Section 16 specifies the full fee rather than partial refund.
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