⚖️ 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 →

Eviction Suit Court Fee in Andhra Pradesh

Eviction suits in Andhra Pradesh — whether filed under the A.P. Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 or as civil suits in District/Civil Courts — require court fee to be calculated on the annual rent payable under Section 40(2) of the A.P. Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1956. Unlike money suits where the fee is on the amount claimed, eviction suit fees are based purely on rental figures, making them more affordable even for high-value commercial premises. However, calculating the "annual rent" correctly is essential, especially where advance deposits, pagdi, or variable rents are involved.

How is the court fee calculated?

Identify the annual rent: take the monthly rent actually payable under the agreement for the 12-month period immediately before filing the suit. Multiply monthly rent × 12.
If any lump-sum advance, pagdi, or premium was paid at the time of tenancy, add the entire advance amount to the annual rent for court fee calculation purposes.
If rent was revised periodically, use the rent applicable for the last 12 months before filing — not the original rent.
Where rent is in dispute (tenant claims one amount, landlord claims another), use the rent as claimed by the landlord for court fee purposes. The court may revise if the claim is excessive.
Apply the Schedule I Article 1(c) slab rates to the annual rent figure with the standard ceiling-rounding for each slab.

Key points advocates must know

Eviction suits under the AP Rent Control Act (APBRLEC 1960) for rented buildings are filed before the Rent Controller, which is typically the Sub-Divisional Magistrate or the Civil Court. Court fee is the same regardless of which forum.
For commercial premises in AP cities like Vijayawada or Visakhapatnam where rents are high, the court fee is still based on annual rent — not the market value of the property — keeping it proportionate.
AP has seen many eviction suits pending for years. Filing correctly with proper court fee from the first hearing prevents technical objections that delay the case further.
Where the tenancy agreement specifies both rent and service charges, only the rent component is used for court fee — service charges/maintenance charges are excluded.
For month-to-month tenancies without a formal agreement, use the rent actually received (evidenced by receipts or bank transfers) as the basis.

Frequently asked questions

What if the tenant has not paid rent for several months — do I include arrears in the suit value? ▼

The court fee for an eviction suit under Section 40(2) is based on annual rent only — not on the arrears of rent claimed. If you are also claiming arrears of rent in the same suit, that portion of the claim attracts separate ad valorem court fee under the money-suit schedule. The eviction prayer and the arrears claim attract separate court fees in the same plaint.

Is court fee for eviction different in AP Rent Control proceedings vs civil court? ▼

The applicable court fee statute is the same (A.P. Court Fees Act 1956) regardless of whether the suit is before the Rent Controller or the Civil Court. The calculation method under Section 40(2) is identical. What may differ is the form of fee payment — verify with the specific court/tribunal registry whether e-Stamps or treasury challans are required.

⚖️ 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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