KLH’s West Bengal Court Fees Act, 1970 & Suit Valuation Act, 1887 by T.N. Shukla – Edition 2026.

Filing a civil suit in West Bengal requires precise calculation of statutory fees and accurate valuation of the subject matter to establish pecuniary jurisdiction. Published by Kamal Law House (KLH) and edited by T.N. Shukla, the 2026 Edition compiles the West Bengal Court Fees Act, 1970 and the Suit Valuation Act, 1887 into a single, indispensable volume. Designed for absolute precision, it provides legal practitioners and court officials with the exact legislative mandate required to avoid plaint rejections under Order VII, Rule 11 of the CPC.

Key Statutory Provisions Covered

This Bare Act details the complete statutory framework for litigation costs, including:

• Ad Valorem & Fixed Fees: The exact schedules detailing court fees payable on plaints, memorandums of appeal, probates, letters of administration, and succession certificates.

• The 2021 Amendment: Fully integrates the W.B. Court-Fees (Amendment) Act, 2021 (w.e.f. 12.02.2021), ensuring practitioners are applying the most current fee structures mandated by the state government.

• Suit Valuation: The statutory rules under the 1887 Act for valuing suits involving land, injunctions, declarations, and specific performance to correctly determine the pecuniary jurisdiction of the trial court.

• Refunds & Exemptions: Legal provisions outlining the circumstances under which court fees can be refunded, remitted, or exempted.

Who Should Buy This Bare Act?

• Civil Advocates & Litigators: A mandatory tool for lawyers drafting plaints and appeals, ensuring that the correct court fee is affixed to prevent dismissal or registry objections.

• Court Clerks & Registry Officials: Essential for Stamp Reporters and Sheristadars responsible for verifying the pecuniary jurisdiction and court fee stamps submitted by litigants.

• Law Firms: Professionals managing large-scale civil litigation, property disputes, and probate matters across West Bengal district courts and the Calcutta High Court.

• Law Students: An important reference text for understanding the mechanics of civil procedure, drafting, and pleading.

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