Revised Fees Etc. (Craft) W.E.F. 01.01.2014

Rank (Rule 181)


Deputy Grand Master Rs.25000.00
Assistant Grand Master Rs.23000.00
Regional Grand Master Rs.23000.00
Senior Grand Warden Rs.21000.00
Junior Grand Warden Rs.19000.00
Grand Chaplain Rs.17000.00
Grand Treasurer Rs.17000.00
Grand Registrar Rs.16000.00
Deputy Grand Registrar Rs.15000.00
President, Board Of General Purposes Rs.15000.00
Grand Secretary Rs.14000.00
Grand Director Of Ceremonies Rs.14000.00
Senior Grand Deacon Rs.13000.00
Junior Grand Deacon Rs.12000.00
Grand Bearer Of V.S.L. Rs.11000.00
Grand Sword Bearer Rs.10000.00
Deputy Grand Director Of Ceremonies Rs.9000.00
Deputy Grand Sword Bearer Rs.8500.00
Grand Superintendent Of Works Rs.7500.00
Assistant Grand Secretary Rs.7500.00
Assistant Grand Director Of Ceremonies Rs.6500.00
Assistant Grand Sword Bearer Rs.6000.00
Grand Standard Bearer Rs.5500.00
Assistant Grand Standard Bearer Rs.5000.00
Grand Organist Rs.4500.00
Grand Marshal Rs.4000.00
Grand Inner Guard Rs.3500.00
Assistant Grand Inner Guard Rs.3000.00
President Of Grand Stewards Rs.2500.00
Vice President Of Grand Stewards Rs.2000.00
Grand Steward Rs.1500.00
Grand Tyler Rs.1000.00

Rule 182 Of Book Of Constitutions

A Deputy Regional Grand Master For Registration In The Grand Lodge Books Rs.1500.00
An Assistant Regional Grand Master For Registration In The Grand Lodge Books Rs.1200.00
Warrant For New Lodge Rs.2000.00
Warrant For A Centenary Jewel Rs.2000.00
Warrant Of Confirmation Rs.1000.00
Dispensation By The Grand Master(Except Dispensation Under Rule 112 A) Rs.1000.00
Registration Of A Mason On Initiation Or On Joining From A Lodge Not Under The Grand Lodge(The Fees Include Grand Lodge Certificates) Rs.200.00
Founders Fee Rs.200.00
Duplicate Grand Lodge Certificate Rs.300.00
Serving Brother Certificate Rs.200.00
Corrected Certificate Rs.200.00
Installed Master’S Certificate(To Be Collected By The Grand Lodge Concerned Prior To His Installation And Remitted To Grand Lodge Immediately Thereafter) Rs.200.00
For Registering Bye-Laws Rs.300.00
For Registering Amendments To Bye-Laws Rs.200.00
Every Grand & Past Grand Officer Rs.100.00
Every Past Master Not Holding Any Grand Rank Rs.100.00
Reigning Master Rs.100.00
Senior Warden Rs.100.00
Junior Warden Rs.100.00
Dispensation Under Rule 124A (Iii) Rs.1000.00

Annual Dues

Every Lodge For Each Of Its Members Up To A Maximum Of Rs.500.00

Any member of Grand Lodge shall have the option to pay a sum of Rs.1200/-or such fees as may be determined by the Board of General Purposes from time to time at any one time and on such payment being made, he shall not be liable thenceforth to pay any annual dues in future. If such member has ceased to be a subscribing member of any daughter Lodge under the Grand Lodge or for any other reason he shall not be entitled to any refund out of the said sum of Rs.1200/- . On his again becoming a member of the Grand Lodge he shall be liable to pay annual dues as mentioned in this Rule and the said sum of Rs.1200/- previously paid by him will not apply to such annual dues but he shall an option to pay another sum of Rs.1200/- in commutation of his future annual dues.

The above amendments have come into effect from 1st January 2014.

The half yearly dues payable by daughter Lodges to Grand Lodge will be Rs.150/- instead of Rs.125 w.e.f. half year ending June 2014.

Revised Fees Etc. (Chapter) W.E.F. 01.01.2014

Fees payable 100. The following fees shall be payable to the Funds of the Grand Chapter, or such fees as may be determined by the Committee of General Purposes for:

A Charter For A New Chapter Rs.1500
A Charter For Centenary Jewel Rs.1500
A Charter For Bi-Centenary Bar Rs.1000
A Charter Of Confirmation Rs.750
A Dispensation By First Grand Principal Rs.500

The Registration Of A Royal Arch Mason

On Exaltation Or On Joining From A Chapter Not Under The Grand Chapter Rs.200
On Joining Or Rejoining Any Chapter From A Chapter Under The Grand Chapter Rs.200
Founder’S Fee Rs.150
Replacing Grand Chapter Certificate Rs.200
Serving Companion Certificate Rs.150
Each Of Its Members Who Has Been On The Register Of The Chapter During Any Part Of The Year In Respect Of Which The Annual Returns Of Members Is Made In Accordance With Rule 66 Rs. 75
Every Grand And Past Grand Officer Annual Subscription Rs. 75
Past Principals Who Are Not Grand Officers Rs. 75
Reigning Principal Z Rs. 75
Reigning Principal H Rs. 75
Reigning Principal J Rs. 75
Dispensation Under Regulation 75A Rs. 1000

Any member of the Supreme Grand Chapter shall have the option to pay a sum of Rs.1200/- or such fees as may be determined by the Committee of General Purposes from time to time, at any one time and on such payment being made, he shall not be liable thenceforth to pay any annual dues in future. If such member ceases to be a subscribing member either by reason of the fact that he has ceased to be a subscribing member of any Daughter Chapter under the Supreme Grand Chapter or for any other reason he shall not be entitled to any refund of the said sum. On his again becoming a member of the Supreme Grand Chapter, he shall be liable to pay annual dues as mentioned in this Regulation and the sum previously paid by him, will not apply to such annual dues but he shall have an option to pay another sum in commutation of his future annual dues.

Installed Principal Certificate Rs.100
For Registering Bye-Laws Rs.150
For Registering Amendments To Bye-Laws Rs.100

Revised Fees Etc.(Mark) W.E.F. 01.01.2014

Every Brother on first appointment to any of the under mentioned offices, or to the corresponding Past Rank, shall pay to the General Fund the fees specified below or such fees as may be determined by the General Board from time to time, provided that on promotion to an office or Rank for which a higher fees is payable than that for the one he then holds, he shall pay only the difference between the two fees.

Deputy Grand Master Rs.11000
Assistant Grand Master Rs.10000
Regional Grand Master Rs. 9000
Senior Grand Warden Rs. 8500
Junior Grand Warden Rs. 8000
Grand Master Overseer Rs. 7500
Grand Senior Overseer Rs. 7000
Grand Junior Overseer Rs. 6500
Grand Chaplain Rs. 6000
Grand Treasurer Rs. 6000
Grand Registrar Rs. 5500
President, General Board Rs. 50 00
Grand Secretary Rs. 4500
Grand Director Of Ceremonies Rs. 4500
Deputy Grand Registrar Rs. 4000.00
Grand Deacons Rs. 4000.00
Grand Inspector Of Works Rs. 3500.00
Deputy Grand Director Of Ceremonies Rs. 3000.00
Asst.Grand Director Of Ceremonies Rs. 2500.00
Grand Sword Bearer Rs. 2500.00
Deputy Grand Sword Bearer Rs.2000.00
Assistant Grand Sword Bearer Rs. 1800.00
Grand Standard Bearer Rs. 1600.00
Assistant Grand Standard Bearer Rs. 1400.00
Assistant Grand Secretary Rs.1300.00
Grand Organist Rs. 1200.00
Grand Inner Guard Rs. 1100.00
Assistant Grand Inner Guard Rs. 1000.00
Grand Steward Rs. 900.00
Grand Tyler Rs. 800.00
Grand Organist Rs. 4500.00

Fees Payable By Daughter Mark Lodges

Granting A New Warrant Rs.1000
Granting A Warrant Of Confirmation Rs.1000.00
Registration And Certificates On Advancement Or On Registration Of A Joining Brother Not Previously Registered Rs.150.00
Issue Of Duplicate Grand Mark Lodge Certificate Rs.200.00
Registration Of Joining Brother Already Registered Rs.100.00
Serving Brother’S Corrected Certificate Rs.150.00
Founder Fee(Same As On Joining A Mark Lodge) Rs.100.00
Warrant For A Centenary Jewel Rs.1000.00
Installed Master’S Certificate Rs.100.00
Warrant For Bi-Centenary Bar Rs.1000.00
Dispensation By The Grand Master Rs.500.00
Granting A Dispensation To Install A Brother As Master Rs.750.00
A Deputy Regional Grand Mark Master For Registering In The Grand Mark Lodge Books Rs.750.00
An Assistant Regional Grand Mark Master For Registering The In The Grand Mark Lodge Books Rs.600.00
For Registering Bye-Laws Rs.150.00
For Registering Amendments To Bye-Laws Rs.100.00
Dispensation Under Rule 110A Rs.1000.00

Annual Dues

Dues Payable By Each Daughter Mark Lodge On 31St December In Each Year In Respect Of Every Brother Who Has Been A Member Of The Lodge During Any Part Of Such Year Rs.75.00
Subscription Payable By Each Grand & Past Grand Officer Rs.75.00
Every Past Master Not Holding Any Grand Rank Rs.75.00
Reigning Master Rs.75.00
Senior Warden Rs.75.00
Junior Warden Rs.75.00
Master Overseer Rs.75.00
Senior Overseer Rs.75.00
Junior Overseer Rs.75.00
Any Brother Wishing To Have Copies Of Proceedings Etc. Sent To Him Regularly(Rule 12) Rs.100.00

Any member of the Grand Mark Lodge shall have the option to pay a sum of Rs.1000/- at any one time or such as may be fixed by the General Board from time to time, and on such payment being made, he shall not be liable thenceforth to pay annual dues in the future. If such members ceases to be a subscribing member of any daughter Mark Lodge under the Grand Mark Lodge or for any other reason he shall not be entitled to any refund out of the said sum. On his again becoming a member of the Grand Mark Lodge he shall be liable to pay annual dues as mentioned in this Rule and the said sum previously paid by him will not apply to such annual dues but he shall have an option to pay another sum in commutation of his future annual dues.

Revised Fees Etc.(R.A.M.) W.E.F. 01.01.2014

Schedule Of Fees

Fees payable by Lodges to Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons or such fee as may be determined by the Grand Master’s Royal Ark Council from time to time:

Granting A New Warrant Rs.750
Granting A Warrant Of Confirmation Registration And Certificate On Advancement Or On Registration Of A Joining Brother Not Rs.500
Previously Registered Rs.100
Registration Of Joining Brother Already Registered Rs.50
Registration Of Joining Brother Already Registered Rs.50
Installed Commander’S Certificate(To Be Collected By The R.A.M.Lodge Concerned Prior To His Installation And Remitted To Grand Mark Lodge Immediately Thereafter Rs.100
Issue Of Duplicate Certificate Rs.100
Dispensation By Grand Master Rs.500
Grant A Dispensation To Install A Brother As Commander Rs.500
For Registering Bye-Laws Rs.150
For Registering Amendments To Bye-Laws Rs.100

Annual Dues

Dues Payable On 31St December By Each Lodge In Respect Of Every Brother Who Has Been A Member Of The Lodge During Any Part Of Such Year Rs.50
Subscription Payable By Each Senior And Junior Royal Ark Mariner Grand Officer Rs.50

Any Senior and Junior Royal Ark Mariner Grand Officer shall have the option to pay a sum of Rs.500/- or such sum as may be determined by R.A.M.Council from time to time, at any one time and on such payment being made, he shall not be liable thenceforth to pay annual dues in the future. If such member dies, his legal representatives shall not be entitled to any refund out the said sum of Rs.500/-.

If such member ceases to hold any Grand Rank either by reason of the fact that he has ceased to be a subscribing member of any Royal Ark Mariner Lodge, or for any other reason he shall not be entitled to any refund out of the said sum. On his again becoming a member of Royal Ark Mariner Lodge and receiving R.A.M.Grand Rank mentioned in this Rule and the said sum previously paid by him not apply to such annual dues but he shall have an option to pay another sum in commutation of his future annual dues.

Fees To Be Paid To Regional Grand Mark Lodges

The fees to be paid to the Regional Grand Mark Lodges by the R.A.M.Lodges shll be fixed by the Regional Grand Lodge themselves.

(16(Ii) Fee Payable By Grand Officers To Grand Mark Lodge:
(A) On Appointment As “Senior”Royal Ark Mariner Grand Officer Rs.1000
(B) On Appointment As “Junior” Royal Ark Mariner Grand Officer Rs.600

Provided that a Brother on promotion from the rank of Junior Royal Ark Mariner Grand Officer to the rank of Senior Royal Ark Mariner Grand Officer shall pay only the difference between the two fees.