Standing Order No. 3851/2025 of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 11th April, 2025 on the representation of parties as a recognised agent [C1Q-BP0]

Standing Order No. 3851/2025

GOVERNMENT OF MAHARASHTRA

Law Department, Government of Maharashtra

Mumbai, dated the 11th April, 2025

STANDING ORDER

To

All Registrars,

Subject: The representation of parties as a recognised agent by recognised agents 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 representation of parties as a recognised agent by recognised agents.

2. The matter has been examined. Every recognised agent carrying on the representation of parties as a recognised agent shall make an application in Form C to the District Judge within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of fifty rupees.

3. The Registrar shall ensure that document is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the District Judge within forty-five 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)