Gujarat High Court Civil Manual (subordinate court practice), 1960
(1) As soon as a memorandum of appeal is presented to the Clerk of the Court should examine it with a view to ascertaining— (i) whether the appeal is competent, (ii) whether the presentation of the appeal is duly authorised, (iii) whether the appeal is in time, and if not, by how many days it is beyond time, (iv) whether the memorandum is accompanied by the copies of the judgment and decree, (v) whether the appeal is properly stamped, (vi) whether the names of the parties stated in the memorandum correspond with the names as given in the copies annexed, and (vii) whether the addresses given are registered addresses of the parties. (2) If the valuation stated in the memorandum of appeal differs from the valuation given in the plaint, the difference should be explained and accounted for in a foot-note to the memorandum of appeal. (3) Where the Clerk of the Court finds that the memorandum of appeal does not comply with any of the requirements referred to in sub-paragraph 1 above, or is open to any objections he should call upon the appellant or his lawyer, if he is represented, to comply with the requirements or remove the objections. If he fails to do so within 7 days the memorandum shall be placed before the Presiding Judge for orders.