Rule 1006-1.     Fees - Installment Payments

          Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the clerk shall not be required to render any service for which a fee is prescribed, either by statute or by the Judicial Conference of the United States, including the acceptance of a document for filing, unless the fee for that service is paid in advance, or an order is granted pursuant to FRBP 1006(b)(1) to pay the filing fee for a voluntary petition by an individual in installments.
 
 

Comment

          Filing fees for the commencement of a case under the respective chapters of the Bankruptcy Code are set forth in 28 U.S.C. 1930(a). Filing fees for the commencement of an adversary proceeding are authorized by 28 U.S.C. 1930(b) and set forth in the Judicial Conference Schedule of Fees.

          In this district, petitioners are not allowed to proceed in forma pauperis when filing bankruptcy petitions. 28 U.S.C. 1930(a).