Section 31: Court-fees

Q: What does Section 31 of The Minimum Wages (Central) Rules, 1950 (MWA) deal with?

Section 31 MWA pertains to "Court-fees". It is part of the The Minimum Wages (Central) Rules, 1950, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 31 of The Minimum Wages (Central) Rules, 1950 (MWA) governs court-fees. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 31 MWA still in force?

Yes, Section 31 of the The Minimum Wages (Central) Rules, 1950 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 31 MWA?

धारा 31 MWA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 31 of the The Minimum Wages (Central) Rules, 1950. Section 31 of The Minimum Wages (Central) Rules, 1950 (MWA) governs court-fees. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 31 MWA?

Dhara 31 MWA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 31 of the The Minimum Wages (Central) Rules, 1950. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 31 of The Minimum Wages (Central) Rules, 1950 (MWA) governs court-fees. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 31 of The Minimum Wages (Central) Rules, 1950?

Cite as: "Section 31, The Minimum Wages (Central) Rules, 1950 (MWA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Minimum Wages (Central) Rules, 1950, 1950, § 31 (India).

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.-The Court-fees payable in respect of proceedings under section 20 shall be-

for every application to summon a witness-One rupee in respect of each witness;

for every application made by or on behalf of an individual-One rupee;
[ for every application made on behalf or in respect of a number of employees-One rupee per employee subject to a maximum of twenty rupees:] [ Inserted by G.S.R. 1301, dated 28.10.1960.]

from persons employed in agriculture; or
in respect of an application made by an Inspector.