Honble MATHUR, J.–We have heard Mr. M.S. Singhvi, learned counsel for the appellant and Mr. I.S. Pareek, learned Additional Government Advocate, party necessary for adjudication in the matter of payment of court-fees.

(2). The instant appeal under Section 19 of the Family Courts Act, 1984 is directed against the order of the learned Judge, Family Court, Jodhpur dated 10.07.2003 rejecting the application for maintenance of wife and children by a peremptory order, in case of default of payment of deficit court-fees of Rs. 15,045/- calculated on ad valorem basis.

(3). The facts giving rise to the instant appeal are that the wife of respondent Hari Kishan viz; Smt. Mamta, daughters Ms Saroj, Ms Pooja and Ms Arti filed an application under sections 18 and 20 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 in the Family Court, Jodhpur claiming maintenance in the sum of Rs. 25,000/- per month. It is averred that the marriage between the first appellant Smt. Mamta and respondent Hari Kishan took place in the year 1976. Out of the said wedlock, she gave birth to other three applicants viz; Ms Saroj aged 25 years, Ms Pooja aged 18 years and Ms Arti aged 15 years. The respondents Hari Kishan d

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