Court Fee Calculator – Calculate Ad Valorem
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Ad- Valorem Court Fee Calculator
*All these are based on readily available data and utmost care has been taken while making this court fee calculator. However, we suggest you to double check the court fee calculated. We bear no responsibility of any error of any kind.
What is a Court Fee?
A court fee is a mandatory charge payable to the government when filing certain legal documents, petitions, or suits before the court. The amount depends on the nature of the case, claim value, and state-specific court fee rules.
Manually calculating court fees can be confusing since different states in India follow their own schedules under the Court Fees Act. To simplify the process, we’ve built this easy-to-use Court Fee Calculator.
Steps to Use the Court Fee Calculator
Step 1: Select the State – Choose your state from the dropdown list.
Step 2: Enter Claim Amount – Input the value of the claim or relief sought. e.g. ₹1 lac enter 100000.
Step 3: Click Calculate – Instantly view the payable court fee.
Our algorithm is based on the latest state-specific court fee schedules, including:
The Court Fees Act, 1870 (as amended by respective states)
Delhi Court Fees (Amendment) Act
Maharashtra Court Fees Act, 1959
Why Use an Online Court Fee Calculator?
Saves time compared to manual calculation.
Eliminates errors in fee determination.
Helps lawyers, litigants, and law students understand filing costs.
Provides transparency before initiating a suit.
Supported Case Types
Our calculator can be used for:
Civil Suits for Recovery
Partition Suits
Specific Performance
Injunctions (where value is specified)
Property and Money Claims
Legal Disclaimer
This calculator provides approximate court fee values based on state laws and available data. Users are advised to verify results with the respective court registry or consult a legal professional before filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Delhi, court fee is calculated based on the Court Fees Act, 1870 and varies with the value of the suit. For example, in property or money recovery cases, the fee is ad valorem (percentage-based).
Mumbai follows the Maharashtra Court Fees Act, 1959. The fee depends on the nature of the case, such as partition suits, declarations, or specific reliefs, and uses a different slab structure than Delhi.
Yes, each Indian state has unique fee slabs and rates.
An Ad-Valorem fee means the court fee is calculated as a percentage or slab amount based on the value of the claim. The higher the claim, the higher the fee — up to a maximum limit defined by the law.
In most cases, court fees are non-refundable. However, certain provisions allow refunds if a suit is withdrawn before hearing.
Yes, civil cases require court fee. However, criminal cases usually do not attract ad valorem court fees.
Yes. The tool is completely free and provided by Niyamam Law Offices to assist litigants, lawyers, and law students.