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Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order amends the Court of Session etc. Fees Order 1997 (“the 1997 Order”).

The Order amends article 5 of the 1997 Order (exemption of certain persons from fees) so as to update the position on exemptions.

The Order also specifies for fees payable to the Principal Clerk of Session, to the Accountant of Court and to the Auditor of Court of Session or to any officer acting for any of them respectively in relation to proceedings in the Court of Session, new fee levels in substitution for those applicable since the 1997 Order was last amended in July 2002. The increases represent an average of 15% which is approximately the cumulative inflation over that period.

Finally, the Order simplifies the fees payable in relation to copying documents and makes new provision for fees for lodging of notice of appointment or intention to appoint an administrator out of court under the Insolvency Act 1986.