THE
JHARKHAND GAZETTE
EXTRAORDINARY
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
4 AGRHAYAN 1947 (S)
No. 534
RANCHI TUESDAY 25th November, 2025
JHARKHAND STATE ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION -------- NOTIFICATION 17th November, 2025
Terms and Conditions for the Engagement of
Empanelled Advocate(s) on behalf of the Commission and Regulations
of their Fee (First Amendment)
Notification No. 119 --In exercise of power conferred on it under Section 181 Electricity Act,2003 read with Regulation 12 of JSERC (Conduct of Business) Regulation 2011 and all power enabling it in that behalf, the Jharkhand Electricity Regulatory Commission hereby makes the first amendment in Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Empanelment's of Advocate(s) and Payment of their fee) Order 2016(hereinafter referred to as the 'Principal Regulations').
1.Short Title and Commencement
1.1. These Regulations may be called the JSERC (Empanelment's of Advocate(s) and Payment of their fee) Order 2016 (First Amendment)2025.
1.2. These Regulations shall extend to the State of Jharkhand. 1.3. These Regulations shall come into force after its publication in the official gazette of the Government of Jharkhand.
2 Jharkhand Gazette (Extraordinary) Tuesday 25th November, 20252. Amendment in Table Schedule
In the Principal Regulations, 'Schedule' is replaced with 'FEE SCHEDULE' as per the table given
FEE SCHEDULE
| Sl No | Particulars | Supreme Court | High Court /APTEL | Lower Court/ Any other Tribunal Forum/Commissi on |
| 1. | Drafting of SLP/Writ Petition/ LPA/WS/ Revision /Review Petition/Plaint/Original Suit/Counter Affidavit/Appeal/Reply etc. | Rs.14,000/- | Rs.7,300/- | Rs.4,000/- |
| 2. | Fee for drafting Misc Application/Interlocutory Application/Replies thereto/Interim Application and its Replies/Affidavit etc. | Rs.6,650/- | Rs.3,350/- | Rs.2,650/- |
| 3. | Conference (involving more them one hour sitting) | Rs.7,300/- | Rs.4,000/- | Rs.2,650/- |
| 4. | Written Legal Opinion (other than the cases entrusted to him) | Rs.10,000/- | Rs.4,650/- | Rs.3,350/- |
| 5. | Appearance fee per date for three consecutive dates. Thereafter 2/3rd of fee per date if hearing continues for more than three dates upto six dates. Thereafter 1/2ndof fee per date if hearing continues for more than six dates upto 10 dates. Thereafter, 1/4th fee per date. | Rs.13,300/- R s. 8,850/- R s. 6,650/- R s. 3,350/- | Rs.9,300/- R s.6,200/- R s.4,650/- R s.2,350/- | Rs.3,350/- R s.2,250/- R s.1,700/- R s. 850/- |
| 6. | For Drafting Legal Notice/Reply Notice | Rs.9,300/- | Rs.3,350/- | Rs.2,000/- |
| 7. | For Drafting & Filing Caveat Petition | Rs.9,300/- | Rs.4,650/- | Rs.2,650/- |
| 8. | Outstation Appearance/Case Fees + Boarding & Lodging + Daily Allowances | Double the Appearance fee. Boarding and Lodging to and from journey and conveyance by reserved car/AIR or A.C IInd as may be sanctioned by the Chairman. | Double the Appearance fee Boarding and Lodging to and from journey and conveyance by reserved car/AIR or A.C IInd as may be sanctioned by the Chairman | Double the Appearance fee Boarding and Lodging to and from journey and conveyance may be sanctioned by the Chairman. |
| 9. | Misc. expenditures (Fax, Photostat, Court Fee/Stamps/Orders/Cost deposited in Courts/Attestation charges/Typing/Dictation/ Spiral Binding/Paper Books/Courier/Telephone call/Postal Charges/Vakalatnama/Cer tified copy etc. | Actual expenses based on the written certification of the Advocate concerned | Actual expenses based on the written Certification of the Advocate concerned | Actual expenses based on the written certification of the advocate concerned. |
| 10. | Connected Cases/Identical Cases. | a) When the Advocate files affidavits Applications or Grounds of Appeal etc. in all connected /Identical Cases and the Cases are decided accordingly, the Advocate shall be paid the full fee in the Main case and one fourth in each of the connected cases. b) When the Main case and the connected cases are disposed of without contest, the Advocate shall get 1/3rd fee of the Main case in each of the connected matter. | a) When the Advocate files Affidavits, Application s or Grounds of Appeal etc. in all Connected /Identical Cases and the Cases are decided accordingly , the Advocate shall be paid the full fee in the Main case and one fourth in each of the connected cases. b) When the main case and the connected cases are disposed of without contest, the Advocate shall get 1/3rd fee in the Main case, and 1/3rd fee of the Main case in each of the connected matter. c) | a) When the Advocates files Affidavits, Applications or Grounds of Appeal etc. in all connected/ Identical Cases and the Cases are decided accordingly, the Advocate shall be paid the full fee in the Main case and one fourth in each of the connected cases. b) When the Main case and the connected cases are disposed of without contest, the Advocate shall get 1/3rd fee in the Main case, and 1/3rd fee of the Main case in each of the connected matter. |
| 11. | Fee for Drafting, Vetting, Finalization of Agreement/Deed/MOU etc. & other similar legal documents | Rs.10,000/- | Rs.7,300/- | Rs.4,650/- |
| 12. | Lumpsum fee for services rendered i.e preparation of Brief, obtaining Opinion of Sr. Counsel. For attending the case on special instruction. | Rs.10,000/- | Rs.4,650/- | Rs.2,000/- |
| 13. | File inspection | Rs.4,000/- | Rs.3,350/- | Rs.1,350/- |
| 14. | For setting the Index/Paper Book | Rs.6,650/- | Rs.2,650/- | -- |
| 15. | Clerkage | 10% of the professional fees of Advocates. | 10% of the professional fees of Advocates. | 10% of the professional fees of Advocates. |
| 16. | Upper Ceiling for advocate per case. | Rs.2,50,000/- (excluding expenditure per case). | Rs.2,00,000/- (excluding expenditure per case). | Rs.1,50,000/- (excluding expenditure per case). |
By Order of the Commission
R.P.Nayak, Secretary Jharkhand State Electricity Regulatory Commission
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