Section 9, Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 [S2F-7A8]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 15 August 1959 by No. 1074/1959 [N12-SDT].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Registrar may, by order in writing, direct any commissioner appointed by the court to take such measures in relation to the taking of evidence on commission as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
Defined terms in this text (2)
Court: Section 2, Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 [S2F73T] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "court" means a court of civil jurisdiction and includes a tribunal constituted under this Act
Court: 49 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 [S2F73T] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (17)
Standing Order No. 897/2025 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 22nd June, 2025 on the valuation of property for the court [C1B-ZAW], 22 June 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 (Maharashtra Act 36 of 1959), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3881/2021 of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 4th November, 2021 on the administration of oaths [C13-XVS], 4 November 2021, in force. 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:"
Notification No. 2856/2022 of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 4th May, 2022 under section 9 [N14-M5E], 4 May 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 (Maharashtra Act 36 of 1959), the Government of Maharashtra hereby appoints, with effect from the date of publication of this notification, the officers specified in the Table below to exercise the powers of the High Court within the jurisdiction set out against each"
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], 17 August 2018, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 3408/2019 of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 3rd November, 2019 on the administration of oaths [C17-JYF], 3 November 2019, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 3151/2011 of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 19th June, 2011 on the supply of certified copies [C15-032], 19 June 2011, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 1521/2023 of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 3rd November, 2023 on the supply of certified copies [C1B-SKK], 3 November 2023, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 2759/2018 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 21st May, 2018 on the typing of pleadings for reward [C1B-9Y3], 21 May 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 (Maharashtra Act 36 of 1959), the Information Technology Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2406/2006 of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 15th August, 2006 on the writing of petitions for reward [C1E-5BM], 15 August 2006, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 4628/2014 of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 19th February, 2014 on the execution of process [C19-0CK], 19 February 2014, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 4781/2010 of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 3rd May, 2010 on the taking of evidence on commission [C1C-GSV], 3 May 2010, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 3897/2013 of the Information Technology Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 16th May, 2013 on the writing of petitions for reward [C1C-R09], 16 May 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 (Maharashtra Act 36 of 1959), the Information Technology Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3926/2020 of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 28th August, 2020 on the management of property in the custody of the court [C1H-7EN], 28 August 2020, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 284/2021 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 5th April, 2021 on the conduct of court auctions [C1H-93J], 5 April 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Bombay Court Fees Act, 1959 (Maharashtra Act 36 of 1959), the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Maharashtra hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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], 11 April 2025, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 704/2008 of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 11th August, 2008 on the management of property in the custody of the court [C1J-337], 11 August 2008, in force. 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:"
Standing Order No. 123/2023 of the Law Department, Government of Maharashtra dated 15th August, 2023 on the writing of petitions for reward [C1N-97Z], 15 August 2023, in force. 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:"
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