⚖️ Andhra Pradesh Court Fee Calculator
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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Injunction Suit Court Fee in Andhra Pradesh
Standalone injunction suits in Andhra Pradesh (filed without a declaratory prayer) are governed by Section 26 of the A.P. Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1956. The court fee is ad valorem with a minimum of ₹200. Unlike suits for declaration where the relief value is prescribed by the Act, standalone injunction suits give the plaintiff some discretion in valuing the relief — but courts in AP closely scrutinise valuations and frequently object to undervalued suits, especially in high-stakes commercial or industrial property disputes.
How is the court fee calculated?
- If the injunction relates to immovable property where the defendant denies title: enter 1/2 the market value of the property (minimum ₹200 court fee).
- For injunctions restraining infringement of rights over movable property: enter the market value of the movable.
- For other injunctions (e.g., restraining breach of contract, restraining disclosure of trade secrets): enter the amount at which you reasonably value the relief sought.
- Apply the Schedule I Article 1(c) slab rates to the valued amount. The minimum court fee is ₹200.
- If the calculated slab fee is below ₹200, pay ₹200. If the calculated fee exceeds ₹200, pay the calculated amount.
Key points advocates must know
- Injunction suits are among the most common filings in AP courts — particularly in land disputes in coastal AP districts and industrial area disputes in Visakhapatnam.
- Interim injunction applications (I.A.s) within the suit do not attract separate court fee — the court fee is paid once on the main suit plaint.
- If a declaration is also sought in the same suit, use the "Declaratory Suit" type — Section 24 applies, not Section 26. Section 26 applies only to standalone injunction without declaration.
- Courts in AP increasingly require proper valuation in injunction suits — a token valuation of ₹5,000 for a multicrore property dispute will typically not be accepted.
- Appeal against an order in an injunction suit to the AP HC: separate court fee for the appeal under the appeals schedule — verify with the HC registry.
Frequently asked questions
Can I combine an injunction suit with a money claim in AP courts? ▼
Yes — you can file a plaint combining a prayer for injunction and a money claim. In that case, the suit attracts court fee on both limbs separately: ad valorem fee on the money claim under Schedule I Article 1(c), and ad valorem fee on the injunction relief under Section 26. The total court fee is the sum of both amounts.
What is the minimum court fee for an injunction suit in AP? ▼
The minimum court fee for a standalone injunction suit under Section 26 of the A.P. Court Fees Act 1956 is ₹200. If the ad valorem calculation on your stated suit value produces a figure below ₹200, you pay ₹200. If the ad valorem calculation exceeds ₹200, you pay the calculated amount.
⚖️ 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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