⚖️ Andhra Pradesh Court Fee Calculator

Q: Are court fees the same across all courts in a state?

Generally yes — the state's Court Fees Act schedule applies uniformly across all civil courts within the state. However, High Court original jurisdiction suits may have separate fee schedules. Tribunals and consumer forums also have their own fee structures.

Q: Can court fees be waived?

Yes — indigent persons can file suits without court fees under Order XXXIII of the Code of Civil Procedure. The court examines the financial position of the plaintiff. If declared indigent, the fee is recoverable from the defendant if the suit succeeds. Some states also provide exemptions for women litigants, SC/ST parties, or government bodies.

Q: Are court fees refundable if the case is settled?

Generally no. Court fees are non-refundable once paid. However, some state Acts provide partial refund if a suit is settled by compromise before the first hearing. Check the specific provision in your state's Court Fees Act. Consumer forum fees may also be refundable in certain circumstances.

Calculate court fees for Andhra Pradesh civil courts — money suits, partition, eviction, matrimonial and probate under the A.P. Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1956.

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⚠️ Always verify before filing. Court fees change via Government Orders (G.O.s). Rates above are last verified Feb 2026. Cross-check with the court registry or the official state gazette before paying. Report incorrect rate →

Court Fees in Andhra Pradesh: A Guide for Advocates

Court fees in Andhra Pradesh are governed by the A.P. Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1956 — one of the most detailed court fee statutes in India, originally enacted for the combined Andhra Pradesh state before the 2014 bifurcation. Post-bifurcation, Andhra Pradesh has continued with this Act and issued state-specific amendments via Government Orders published in the A.P. Gazette. Advocates practising in AP courts — from the District Courts in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Guntur to the Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati — must calculate court fees accurately before filing, as even a small deficit results in the plaint being returned.

How is court fee calculated?

Identify the suit type — money/property recovery (ad valorem under Schedule I), declaratory (Section 24 ad valorem, min ₹300), matrimonial (fixed under Schedule II), probate (bracket rate under Schedule I Article 6).
For ad valorem suits, determine the "value of the suit" as prescribed — amount claimed + accrued interest for money suits; plaintiff's share value for partition; annual rent for eviction; contract value for specific performance.
The AP Act uses a ceiling-rounding system — each slab portion is rounded up to the nearest prescribed increment (₹5, ₹10, ₹100, ₹500 etc.) before applying the percentage rate. This slightly increases the calculated fee.
Court fee is paid through e-Stamp paper (mandatory in most AP districts) or treasury challans. e-Stamps are available at SHCIL-authorised stamp vendors, sub-registrar offices, and through AP's online portal.
Cross-check your calculated fee with the AP High Court website (https://hc.ap.nic.in) and the eCourts pay portal (https://pay.ecourts.gov.in) before purchasing stamps and filing.

Key points advocates must know

AP and Telangana share the same 1956 base Act but have made independent amendments since the 2014 bifurcation — always verify from the AP Gazette (https://apgazette.apcfss.in), not Telangana sources.
AP High Court at Amaravati has its own fee schedule for High Court-specific filings — verify separately from https://hc.ap.nic.in before filing writ petitions, LPAs, or appeals.
e-Stamping is mandatory in Amaravati, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Tirupati, and other urban districts — physical stamps may not be accepted at the filing counter.
Deficit court fee → plaint returned. Re-file after paying deficit — the re-filing date (not the original) is the date of institution. Near limitation deadlines, compute with a small excess to be safe.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh is exempt from court fees in suits to which it is a party — other statutory bodies should verify their exemption status from the relevant G.O.

Specific questions

Where can I verify current AP court fee rates? ▼

The official source is the Andhra Pradesh Official Gazette at https://apgazette.apcfss.in. Search under Finance Department notifications for court fee-related G.O.s. The AP High Court website (https://hc.ap.nic.in) also publishes practice directions. For eCourt fee payments, visit https://pay.ecourts.gov.in.

Are AP court fees different from Telangana after bifurcation? ▼

Yes — while both states started from the same A.P. Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act 1956, each state has made independent amendments through G.O.s since the 2014 bifurcation. Rates that were common in 2014 may now differ. Always use the AP Gazette for AP matters and the Telangana Gazette for Telangana matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is court fee calculated in India? ▼

Court fees in India are calculated based on the nature and value of the suit. Money and property recovery suits attract ad valorem (percentage-based) fees on the suit value. Declaratory suits, matrimonial suits, and some other categories attract fixed fees. Each state has its own Court Fees Act with its own schedule — there is no single uniform national schedule.

What happens if I pay less court fee than required? ▼

The court will return the plaint for payment of deficit fees. You must pay the deficit and re-present the plaint. The date of re-presentation (not the original date) is treated as the date of institution — this can critically affect limitation if you are close to the deadline. Always calculate accurately and, when in doubt, pay slightly more (the court will not object).

Are court fees the same across all courts in a state? ▼

Generally yes — the state's Court Fees Act applies uniformly across all civil courts within the state. However, High Court original jurisdiction suits may have a separate fee schedule. Tribunals (NCLT, DRT, DRAT) and consumer forums have their own separate fee structures under their respective statutes.

Can court fees be waived for indigent litigants? ▼

Yes. Order XXXIII of the Code of Civil Procedure allows indigent persons to file suits without court fees. The court examines the plaintiff's financial position. If declared indigent, the fee is recoverable from the defendant if the suit succeeds. Some states also have exemptions for women litigants, SC/ST parties, government bodies, and legal aid cases.

Are court fees refundable? ▼

Generally no — court fees are non-refundable once paid. Some state Acts provide a partial refund if a suit is settled by compromise before the first hearing. Check the specific provision in your state's Court Fees Act. Consumer forum fees may also be partially refundable in certain circumstances — verify with the specific forum.

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