Akila Thiruvidancore Siddha Vaidhya Sangam v. a.T.S.v.S.Siddha Medical College and Hospital
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, A.No.1032 of 2026 in C.S.No.150 of 2024 (decided 01-04-2026, Dr. Justice A.D. Maria Clete): refund of court fee Rs.3,01,235/- (Rs.2,91,100/- vide Receipt TNCT0204C2431M540 dt.02/03/2024 + Rs.10,135/- vide Receipt TNCTO1331234490056) sought by plaintiff Akila Thiruvidancore Siddha Vaidhya Sangam (L. Noelraj) after suit dismissed as withdrawn on 22.10.2025; held not entitled under Order XIV Rule 8 Original Side Rules, Order 7 Rule 11 CPC and Section 66 Tamil Nadu Court fee and Valuation Act / Section 69A; unnamed Supreme Court judgment held inapplicable since suit dismissed as withdrawn, not settled privately or by mediation; separate refund petition not maintainable absent refund order at dismissal; application dismissed, no costs.
What did the court decide?
Under Order XIV Rule 8 of the Original Side Rules read with Order 7 Rule 11 of CPC and Section 66 of the Tamil Nadu Court fee and Valuation Act (with Section 69A), the plaintiff is not entitled to any refund of court fee in the manner known to law.