Rajasthan Judicial pre 2018

Under Rajasthan Court fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, all questions arising on a plea that the subject matter of the suit has not been properly valued or that the fee paid Is not sufficient are required to be heard and decided:

Verified Answer
A. At the final hearing of the suit.
B. At the discretion of the trial court.
C. Before the hearing of the suit as contemplated by Order XVIII CPC.
D. None of the above

Explanation:

Section 11 of the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961, mandates that all questions regarding the proper valuation of the subject matter of a suit or the sufficiency of court fees paid must be heard and decided by the court before the hearing of the suit as contemplated by Order XVIII of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. This ensures that such preliminary issues are resolved before the trial proceeds to evidence.