⚖️ 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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Specific Performance Court Fee in Andhra Pradesh
Suits for specific performance of contracts in Andhra Pradesh are valued under Section 24(d) of the A.P. Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1956. The plaintiff must value the relief sought — typically the agreed sale consideration in sale deed disputes — and court fee is calculated on that amount using the standard Schedule I Article 1(c) slab rates. With the amendments to the Specific Relief Act, 1963 (2018 amendment making specific performance ordinarily grantable), these suits have increased significantly across AP courts, particularly for real estate transactions in growing AP cities like Amaravati region, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam.
How is the court fee calculated?
- For sale agreement (agreement to sell) disputes: the suit value is typically the agreed sale consideration mentioned in the agreement. Enter the sale consideration as the suit value.
- For lease agreements or service contracts: value the relief at the amount by which you are benefited by the contract being performed, or the contract consideration, whichever is appropriate.
- The court may revise the valuation upward if it considers the stated value to be lower than the true value of the contract — particularly in real estate contracts where market values have increased since the agreement date.
- Apply the Schedule I Article 1(c) rates with ceiling-rounding to the stated contract/relief value.
- For AP real estate contracts, the IGRS AP guidance value (https://registration.ap.gov.in/igrsap) is often used by courts to cross-check plaintiff valuations — ensure your valuation is defensible.
Key points advocates must know
- The 2018 amendment to the Specific Relief Act removed the discretion of courts to award damages in lieu of specific performance — courts now ordinarily grant specific performance. This has made specific performance suits more valuable and court fee on them more scrutinised.
- If the plaintiff also seeks return of advance / earnest money as an alternative prayer, the ad valorem fee on the alternative money prayer is calculated separately and added.
- For contracts relating to immovable property in AP, the IGRS AP guidance value often serves as a floor for court valuation — if the agreement consideration is below the guidance value, the court may direct revaluation.
- AP courts in real estate hubs (Amaravati area, Guntur, Krishna districts) frequently encounter large specific performance suits — valuation scrutiny is high in these areas.
- Appeals: a decree of specific performance carries appeal court fee calculated on the same value as the original suit — plan your appellate strategy accordingly.
Frequently asked questions
What value do I use if the sale agreement was executed at a price below the current market value? ▼
The court fee is calculated on the agreed sale consideration (the price in the agreement) under Section 24(d) — it is the plaintiff's valuation of the relief sought. However, if the court finds the agreement consideration is artificially low and does not reflect the true value of the contract, it may direct revaluation. In practice, AP courts often compare agreement price against the IGRS guidance value for the property.
If specific performance is refused and I seek damages instead, is there additional court fee? ▼
If specific performance is sought as the primary relief and damages are sought alternatively (Section 21 Specific Relief Act), no separate court fee is needed for the alternative damages prayer if it is specifically pleaded as an alternative in the same plaint. However, if you later amend the plaint to convert the suit to a money suit for damages, deficit court fee on the enhanced valuation becomes payable at that stage.
⚖️ 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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