⚖️ 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 →

Matrimonial Suit Court Fee in Andhra Pradesh | Divorce, Restitution & Separation

Matrimonial suits in Andhra Pradesh — whether for divorce, restitution of conjugal rights, judicial separation, or nullity of marriage — attract a nominal fixed court fee under Schedule II, Article 1 of the A.P. Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1956. The fee is ₹10 for petitions under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and ₹30 for petitions under the Special Marriage Act, 1954 or the Indian Divorce Act. AP has Family Courts at Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Tirupati, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, and Eluru — most matrimonial petitions in AP are now filed in the appropriate Family Court rather than the Civil Court.

How is the court fee calculated?

Identify which personal law governs the marriage: Hindu Marriage Act 1955 (most common), Special Marriage Act 1954, Dissolution of Muslim Marriages Act 1939, Indian Divorce Act, or Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act.
The fee is fixed — no calculation based on any amount. Hindu Marriage Act petitions: ₹10. Special Marriage Act / Indian Divorce Act / Parsi Act: ₹30. Muslim Marriages Dissolution Act: ₹10.
No ad valorem calculation is needed for the divorce/restitution petition itself.
If a petition for maintenance (Section 24/25 HMA) or a petition for return of jewellery/dowry items is clubbed in the same proceedings, those reliefs may attract separate court fee — verify with the Family Court registry.
Pay the fixed fee through e-Stamp or court treasury challan as directed by the specific Family Court.

Key points advocates must know

AP Family Courts at Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Tirupati, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Ongole, Machilipatnam, and Srikakulam have exclusive jurisdiction over matrimonial disputes where they are established — do not file in District Court if a Family Court exists in that district.
Mutual consent divorce (Section 13B HMA): the same nominal ₹10 fee applies. A cooling-off period of 6 months (waivable by the court post the 2023 SC ruling in Shilpa Sailesh case) applies.
Jurisdiction for matrimonial suits in AP is typically where the wife resides, where the marriage was solemnised, or where parties last resided together — choose the most convenient AP Family Court.
Christian marriages (Indian Divorce Act): ₹30 fee. Christian couples in AP often file in the District Court rather than Family Court in districts where Family Courts are not established.
Vakalatnama and other misc. documents filed in matrimonial proceedings do not attract separate court fee.

Frequently asked questions

Which Family Courts in AP have jurisdiction over matrimonial disputes? ▼

Andhra Pradesh has Family Courts in: Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Tirupati, Kurnool, Nellore, Rajahmundry, Eluru, Ongole, Machilipatnam, Srikakulam, and other major towns. Where a Family Court is established under the Family Courts Act 1984, it has exclusive jurisdiction over matrimonial disputes. In other districts/towns, the District Court (or the Principal Senior Civil Judge) exercises the jurisdiction.

Does filing for interim maintenance (Section 24 HMA) require separate court fee? ▼

Applications filed within the matrimonial proceedings (I.A.s for interim maintenance, interim injunction, etc.) typically do not require separate court fee — they are part of the main proceedings for which the fixed matrimonial fee was already paid. However, if maintenance is claimed in a separate suit or proceedings, that petition may attract a separate fee. Verify with the specific Family Court registry.

⚖️ 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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