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In third party proceedings, fee shall be levied on one-half of the value of the contribution or indemnity claimed against a third party or against a co-defendant if a claim is made against him: Provided that, if the suit against the defendant who has filed the third party notice is dismissed, wholly or in part, he shall be entitled to a refund of the whole or a proportionate part of the fee paid by him. Explanation.- The provisions of this section shall also apply to counter-claims made in third party proceedings. Interpleader suits. Third party proceedings. Suits relating to public matters. 24 [Act No. VII of 1956]