State Act

The Kerala Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1959 (No.10 of 1960)

1[4A. Levy of fee at the time of institution of suit.-Notwithstanding anything contained in any other provisions of this Act, the amount of fee to be paid on plaint at the time of institution of suit shall be one-tenth of the amount of fee chargeable under this Act and the balance amount shall be paid within such period, not later than fifteen days from the date of framing of issues or where framing of issues is not necessary, within such period not exceeding fifteen days as may be specified by the court: Provided that the court may, for sufficient reasons to be recorded in writing, extend the period up to thirty days: Provided further that if the parties settle the dispute within the period, specified or extended by the court for the payment of the balance amount, the plaintiff shall not be called upon to pay such balance.]