Standing Order No. 4388/2018 of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 17th August, 2018 on the taking of evidence on commission [C11-Q3H]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 4388/2018
GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA
Law Department, Government of Maharashtra
Mumbai, dated the 17th August, 2018
STANDING ORDER
To
All Registrars,
Subject: The taking of evidence on commission by commissioners appointed by the court under the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959, regarding.
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 (Maharashtra Act 36 of 1959), the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:
1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the taking of evidence on commission by commissioners appointed by the court.
2. The matter has been examined. Every commissioner appointed by the court carrying on the taking of evidence on commission shall make an application in Form C to the High Court within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred rupees.
3. The Registrar shall ensure that copy is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the High Court within sixty days.
4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra.
(Secretary to Government)
Made under
Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 (Maharashtra Act 36 of 1959), the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:". Names section 9 of the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 (Maharashtra Act 36 of 1959) [S2F-7A8]. Vires verified.
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