⚖️ 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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Money & Property Recovery Suit Court Fee in Andhra Pradesh
Money suits and property recovery suits in Andhra Pradesh courts are governed by Schedule I, Article 1(c) of the A.P. Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1956. The fee is ad valorem — calculated on the total amount claimed using a progressive slab system with ceiling-rounding. Since the 2014 bifurcation, Andhra Pradesh has maintained and amended this schedule independently through G.O.s published in the AP Gazette. Advocates filing in courts at Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Tirupati, Nellore, Kakinada, Kurnool, or Rajahmundry should verify the current schedule from https://apgazette.apcfss.in before filing high-value suits.
How is the court fee calculated?
- Determine the total claim: principal amount + interest accrued up to the date of filing. Exclude future interest and estimated costs — only amounts actually due as on the filing date.
- The suit value spans multiple rate slabs. The ceiling-rounding rule applies: each slab portion is rounded up to the nearest increment (₹5, ₹10, ₹100, ₹500, ₹1,000, etc.) before applying the rate.
- Fee is cumulative across slabs — e.g. a ₹1.5L claim is broken into ₹100 + ₹900 + ₹9,000 + ₹10,000 + ₹10,000 + ₹20,000 + ₹50,000 + ₹50,000 portions, each rounded and rated separately.
- For suits on promissory notes or cheques where interest is a component, value the suit at principal + interest to date; future interest from filing date onward is excluded.
- Cross-check with the AP eCourts pay portal (https://pay.ecourts.gov.in) and, where available, the court registry fee table displayed at the filing counter.
Key points advocates must know
- AP courts follow the same 1956 Act as Telangana but with independent post-2014 amendments — do not rely on Telangana G.O.s for AP rates.
- Court fee stamps in AP are issued as e-Stamps through the IGRS AP portal (https://registration.ap.gov.in) and SHCIL-authorised banks — physical stamps are being phased out in urban districts.
- For property recovery suits, the suit value is the market value of the property or the amount of the claim, whichever is lower if there is a dispute — verify the applicable provision with the AP HC judgments.
- Deficit court fee is a common cause of plaint return in AP district courts. Always compute conservatively on the higher side near the boundary of each slab to avoid deficit.
- AP government departments and statutory authorities should verify their exemption status under Section 5 of the Act from the relevant G.O. before assuming exemption.
Frequently asked questions
Is the court fee for money suits the same across all AP district courts? ▼
Yes — the A.P. Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act 1956 applies uniformly to all civil courts in Andhra Pradesh: Junior Civil Judges Courts, Senior Civil Judges Courts, District Courts, and the AP High Court (for original jurisdiction suits). The rate schedule does not vary by location within the state.
How do I pay court fees in AP courts? ▼
Court fees in Andhra Pradesh are paid through e-Stamps obtained from SHCIL-authorised banks and stamp vendors, or through the IGRS AP portal. Many AP district courts now require e-Stamps and do not accept traditional stamp paper for court fee. Some courts also support direct payment through the eCourts portal (https://pay.ecourts.gov.in). Confirm the accepted payment mode with the specific court registry before filing.
Does the AP court fee include process fee? ▼
No. Court fee (paid on the plaint) and process fee (paid for issuing summons/notices to defendants) are separate payments. The calculator shows only the court fee on the plaint. Process fees are paid separately to the court cashier and vary by the number of defendants and mode of service (ordinary post, registered post, speed post, bailiff).
⚖️ 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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