Allahabad High Court Clarifies ₹125 Cap for Photo-Affidavit ID, Modifies Notarized Affidavit Rule Alhabad high court
In a significant move towards curbing exploitation and ensuring affordability for litigants, the Allahabad High Court has clarified that the maximum charge for issuing a Photo-Affidavit Identity Card should not exceed ₹125 . This clarification came during a hearing that addressed issues of overcharging and procedural hurdles faced by those filing affidavits in courts. What’s the Issue? Earlier, there were complaints from several quarters — especially litigants and lawyers — that some officials and affidavit writers were charging excessive fees for issuing Photo-Affidavit ID cards , which are mandatory for filing various documents in court proceedings. The process, though meant to be simple and affordable, was turning into a burden for the common man. Taking cognizance, the Allahabad High Court stepped in to regulate the fee and bring in transparency. ₹125 Fee Cap: What the Court Said The Division Bench clearly stated that no one can charge more than ₹125 for i...