An urgent application must be disposed of within three days
Application Process
- Step 1: Obtain the Prescribed Form: Acquire the standard certified copy application form from the court counter, a local vendor outside the court premises, or download it from official portals like the City Civil Court Calcutta Forms Portal.
- Step 2: Fill in Case Details: You must accurately state the Case Number, name of the Judge/Bench, names of the parties involved, the specific date of the order, and clearly mark whether you require it on an Urgent or Ordinary basis.
- Step 3: Affix Court Fee Stamps: Purchase and paste the required value of Court Fee Stamps onto the application. Urgent applications require additional, higher-denomination stamps.
- Step 4: File the Application: Submit the completed form to the filing counter of the court’s Copying Section.
- Step 5: Collect the Acknowledgment: The clerk will provide an acknowledgment slip with a receipt number and an expected delivery date.
- Step 6: Tracking & Verification: You can track the status on the respective court’s website or via the eCourts portal. When collecting, ensure the document features the official court seal and the certifying officer’s signature
Urgent vs. Ordinary Certified Copies
| Feature | Ordinary Certified Copy | Urgent (Tatkal) Certified Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Processing Time | Typically 7 to 15 business days, depending on the registry’s workload. | Generally 24 to 48 hours (or same-day if submitted early). |
| Court Fee | Standard nominal fee (typically ₹2 to ₹5 per page + basic stamp duty). | Higher fee (often double the standard copying charge per page). |
| When to Use | For routine record-keeping or non-time-sensitive legal documentation. | Required immediately for active filing of appeals or stopping execution orders. |