Subject: need clarification on court fees for partition suit in tamil nadu

Subject: Need Clarification on Court Fees for Partition Suit in Tamil Nadu Hello, We are three brothers, and we need to partition our family property in Tamil Nadu. The property is still in my late father’s name, and it originally came from my grandfather (ancestral property). I contacted a lawyer, and he mentioned that we must pay court fees based on the land’s guideline value. But I heard that if we are already in joint possession, only a fixed court fee applies. Could you please clarify: In Tamil Nadu, do we need to pay court fees based on the guideline value or only a fixed fee if we are in joint possession? What are the charges for registering the partition after the court order? Any suggestions on the best way (court or Lok Adalat) to complete this process without paying very high charges? Thanks in advance for your guidance.