Caveat Petition
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About this service
Caveat Petition is a key regulatory filing administered by the relevant statutory authority. Filing is executed via (a) **CPC O.XLI-A r.1 — Form of Caveat** (Appendix IV — Form No. 40 of First Schedule to CPC — Caveat under s.148A); (b) **Bombay High Court (Original Side) Form No. 1 of Appendix IV-A**; (c) **Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules 2018 — Form XXXIV-1**; (d) **NCDRC Form** — Consumer Protection (Form of Caveat) Regulations 2020 — Form No. IV-A; (e) **Supreme Court Rules 2013 Order XXI Rule 7 — Form 30**. under Code of Civil Procedure 1908 — **s.148A (Caveat — right of person anticipating suit / appeal / application against him to lodge caveat)**; O.XLI-A (Caveat — application format & procedure — inserted by Act 104 of 1976 w.e.f. 1 February 1977); High Court Rules (Bombay High Court (Original Side) Rules 1980 — Chapter XXXVIII — Caveat; Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules 2018 — Chapter XXXIV — Caveat; Karnataka High Court Rules; Madras High Court Rules; Calcutta High Court Rules; Allahabad High Court Rules).. Our specialist-led team ensures full compliance with statutory documentation, eligibility verification, and expedited government approval.
Eligibility & thresholds
- Valid identity & address proof of applicant
- Active PAN & registered business premises
- Authorized representative authorization
- Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
- No pending statutory disqualifications
- Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions
- Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
- Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
- Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (₹) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Caveat Petition Statutory Fee | ₹50 - ₹500 | Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority |
| Total Government Fee | ₹50 - ₹500 | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- ›vakalatnama of counsel filing caveat (advocate-on-record for Supreme Court — Senior Advocate / Advoc — vakalatnama of counsel filing caveat (advocate-on-record for Supreme Court — Senior Advocate / Advocate-on-Record [AOR]);
- ›affidavit verifying the caveat (CPC Form No. 40 — verification clause); — affidavit verifying the caveat (CPC Form No. 40 — verification clause);
- ›caveat fee court-fee stamp; — caveat fee court-fee stamp;
- ›list of likely applicants / opposite parties; — list of likely applicants / opposite parties;
- ›brief statement of case / defence anticipated (no need to disclose full defence); — brief statement of case / defence anticipated (no need to disclose full defence);
- ›KYC of caveator; — KYC of caveator;
- ›for company — board resolution authorising signatory. — for company — board resolution authorising signatory.
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1Customer⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 1: **Anticipation of proceeding**
**Anticipation of proceeding**: Caveator anticipates suit / appeal / application — typically by adverse party in property dispute / family matter / commercial matter / succession / probate / eviction / partition. - 2I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 2: **Caveat drafting**
**Caveat drafting**: Advocate drafts caveat in Form 40 of First Schedule to CPC (or applicable High Court / Tribunal form) — caveator's name, opposite party's name (if known), brief subject-matter, prayer that no ex-parte order be passed without notice to caveator. - 3I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 3: **Verification by affidavit**
**Verification by affidavit**: Caveator / authorised signatory verifies affidavit. - 4I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 4: **Court fee affixing**
**Court fee affixing**: Court fee stamp — typically ₹100 (state-amended; Maharashtra ₹25 + ₹25 process fee; Delhi ₹100; Karnataka ₹50; Tamil Nadu ₹100; Telangana ₹50; West Bengal ₹100). - 5I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 5: **Lodgment at court / tribunal registry**
**Lodgment at court / tribunal registry**: File caveat in original + 3 copies (1 office copy + 1 for serving opposite party + 1 for record) — receive diary number & caveat number. - 6I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 6: **Endorsement on caveat register**
**Endorsement on caveat register**: Court registry enters caveat in caveat register (alphabetical by name of caveator + name of likely opposite party). - 7I-Pro⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 7: **Effect on anticipated proceeding**
**Effect on anticipated proceeding**: If opposite party files suit / appeal / application within 90 days, court registry is bound to: (i) issue notice to caveator at caveator's address (s.148A[3] CPC); (ii) not grant ex-parte ad-interim relief without hearing caveator; (iii) take up matter for hearing within 24 hours of filing (Bombay HC practice — caveat listed next working day). - 8Regulator⏱ 1 - 3 Days
Step 8: **Caveator appearance & contest**
**Caveator appearance & contest**: Caveator's counsel appears; opposes ex-parte relief; contest matter on merits.
Post-registration compliance
What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.
| Filing | Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) Penalty: ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) | One-time mandatory | Within 180 days of incorporation after bank capital deposit |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) Penalty: Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers | 5-year tenure | Within 30 days of incorporation by Board of Directors |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 30 days of AGM (by 29 October annually) |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) Penalty: ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling | Annual | Within 60 days of AGM (by 29 November annually) |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) Penalty: ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation | Annual | Every designated partner / director holding active DIN by 30 September |
Penalties for non-compliance
Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.
| Non-compliance | Provision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Commencement of Business (Form INC-20A) | One-time mandatory | ₹50,000 for company + ₹1,000/day for directors (max ₹1 Lakh) |
| First Auditor Appointment (Form ADT-1) | 5-year tenure | Statutory non-compliance; prosecution of defaulting officers |
| Annual Financial Statements (Form AOC-4) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Annual Return (Form MGT-7) | Annual | ₹100 per day of delay per form with no statutory ceiling |
| Director KYC Verification (DIR-3 KYC) | Annual | ₹5,000 statutory fee per DIN + deactivation |
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofsWhy: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
- 2Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leasesWhy: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
- 3Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity codeWhy: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.
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