Various courts in the country have increased their service charges.
The Rules of Court Committee chaired by the Chief Justice has announced new fees in accordance with Article 157 of the 1992 Constitution.
Fees of filing notice of appeal against a final judgment or decision jumped from GHC 25 cedis to GHC 100 cedis.
The cost of filing amendment or additional grounds of appeal has also been increased from GHC 25 to GHC 100.
Also fees for filing motion to set aside and re-hear appeal determined by ex parte was increased from GHC 30 to GHC 300.
At the Supreme Court, a petition to challenge election of President jumped from GHC 500 to GHC 5,000.
A service document which use to cost GHC 50 will now attract a fee of GHC 200.
Also filing of statement of case has also been increased from GHC 25 to GHC 300 and a search at the Supreme Court which used to cost GHC 5 will now attract a fee of GHC 50.
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By: Marian Efe Ansah/citifmonline.com/Ghana