Section 200 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950
Costs in revenue courts.
A revenue court may allow and apportion the costs of any proceeding under this Act in any manner it thinks fit, but if it orders that costs shall not follow the event, it shall record its reasons for the order.
Summary
- The court decides who pays the legal costs of a case.
- It can divide these costs between the different people involved in any way it thinks is fair.
- Usually, the loser pays the winner's costs, but the court can change this rule.
- If the court decides the loser does not have to pay, it must write down the reasons why.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who decides how much a person pays for legal fees in The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, Section 200?
The revenue court has the power to decide and distribute the costs under Section 200 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950.
2. Does the winner always get their costs paid under Section 200 of the Ajmer Tenancy Act?
Not always. While costs usually follow the result, the court can decide otherwise if it records a specific reason under Section 200 of the Ajmer Tenancy Act.
3. Can a court split costs between two people under Section 200 of the Ajmer land law?
Yes, Section 200 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, allows the court to apportion or divide costs in any manner it thinks is right.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 200 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, what must a court do if it decides costs will not be paid by the losing party?
Q2.How much power does a revenue court have over costs under Section 200 of the 1950 Ajmer Act?
Q3.Under Section 200 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, who is typically responsible for costs if the court does not state otherwise?
Q4.If a court divides costs 50/50 between a landlord and tenant, which part of Section 200 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, is it using?