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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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Declaratory Suit Court Fee in Andhra Pradesh

Declaratory suits in Andhra Pradesh courts are valued and taxed under Section 24 of the A.P. Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1956 — not as fixed-fee suits. The plaintiff must value the relief sought, and the court fee is then calculated using the same Schedule I Article 1(c) rate table as money suits, subject to a minimum of ₹300. This is a critical distinction: many advocates mistakenly file declaratory suits with a token value or a flat fee, leading to returns for deficit court fee. The AP High Court and district courts at Vijayawada, Guntur, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati have consistently held that Section 24 requires proper valuation.

How is the court fee calculated?

  1. Identify the nature of the declaration sought: (a) Declaration + possession of immovable property — value = 3/4th of the market value of the immovable property; (b) Declaration + injunction over immovable property — value = 1/2 of the market value; (c) Declaration + injunction over movable property — value = market value of movable; (d) Other declarations — plaintiff's valuation (court may revise).
  2. Obtain the market value from the Sub-Registrar's circle rate (IGRS AP portal) or recent registered sale deeds. For agricultural land, use the village average rate from the revenue records.
  3. Apply the fraction (3/4th or 1/2) as applicable to the market value to get the suit value.
  4. Feed the suit value into the Schedule I Article 1(c) calculator. The minimum court fee is ₹300 — if the calculated fee is below ₹300, pay ₹300.
  5. If your declaration does not involve immovable property (e.g., declaration of a right under a contract or will), the plaintiff values the relief and court fee is calculated on that value.

Key points advocates must know

  • Section 24 is NOT a fixed-fee provision — it is ad valorem with the same money-suit rate table. Always calculate using the slab system.
  • Minimum fee ₹300 applies regardless of the calculated ad valorem amount.
  • The court has power under Section 11 of the Act to examine and, if necessary, enhance the valuation. A deliberately low valuation can result in the plaint being returned even mid-suit.
  • Suits for declaration of title in AP are extremely common given the large number of pending land disputes in districts like Guntur, Krishna, East Godavari, and Srikakulam. Proper valuation avoids technical objections from the other side.
  • If you are filing for declaration without any consequential relief, courts may sometimes apply Section 24(d) — plaintiff's own valuation. However, most courts insist on a reasoned valuation corroborated by revenue records.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if my declaratory suit valuation is found to be too low by the court? ▼

The court can return the plaint directing you to pay deficit court fee based on the revised valuation. You then pay the deficit and re-present the plaint. Limitation continues to run during this period — if you are close to the limitation deadline, any return and delay in re-presentation can be fatal. Always value conservatively on the higher side.

Is court fee for declaration the same in all AP courts — Civil Judge, District Court, and AP High Court? ▼

The A.P. Court Fees Act 1956 applies uniformly to all civil courts in AP including the High Court. The rate schedule under Schedule I Article 1(c) and Section 24 is the same. However, the AP High Court may have specific practice directions for valuation in High Court original jurisdiction suits — verify with the HC registry at https://hc.ap.nic.in.

⚖️ Source: A.P. Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1956 · Verified February 2026 · Report incorrect rate

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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