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The amount of fee payable under the Court Feeds Act, 1870 on a memorandum of appeal against an order relating to compensation under any Act for the time being in force for the acquisition of land for public purposes shall be computed_______________?

Correct answer: C. According to the difference between the amount awarded and amount claimed by the appellant

  • A. According to the amount awarded
  • B. According to the amount claimed
  • C. According to the difference between the amount awarded and amount claimed by the appellant
  • D. None of these

Explanation

For an appeal concerning compensation awarded for compulsory acquisition, the fee is based on the amount in dispute. That dispute is the difference between the compensation awarded and the amount claimed by the appellant.

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