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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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Writ Petition Court Fee — AP High Court (Amaravati) | Art.226

Writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution filed before the Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati attract a nominal fixed court fee of ₹100 under Schedule II, Article 11(s) of the A.P. Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1956. The AP HC at Amaravati — which became fully operational after the relocation from Hyderabad following the 2014 bifurcation — handles a high volume of writs involving government departments, public sector undertakings, AP revenue authorities, AP Electricity Regulatory Commission, and AP municipalities. Understanding jurisdiction, maintainability, and procedural requirements at the AP HC is as important as paying the correct court fee.

How is the court fee calculated?

  1. Identify the writ type: Mandamus (to compel action), Certiorari (to quash an order), Prohibition (to prevent action), Quo Warranto (to challenge public office holding), Habeas Corpus (to secure release of a person).
  2. Habeas Corpus — NO court fee. All other Art.226 writs — ₹100 fixed fee.
  3. Art.227 supervisory petitions (superintendence over subordinate courts) — ₹100 fixed fee.
  4. No ad valorem calculation needed. The fee is ₹100 regardless of the stakes involved.
  5. Pay through SHCIL e-Stamp or AP HC-designated payment mode. Verify the current accepted payment modes with the AP HC registry at https://hc.ap.nic.in before filing.

Key points advocates must know

  • AP HC Amaravati: all writ petitions are filed in Amaravati. There is no circuit bench for other AP districts (unlike Telangana HC which was in Hyderabad). Advocates from Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, and other AP cities need to file in Amaravati.
  • Limitation for writ petitions: there is no statutory limitation period under Article 226, but courts apply laches — approach the HC as soon as the cause of action arises. Unreasonable delay may cause dismissal.
  • Alternative remedy doctrine: AP HC will typically decline to entertain a writ if an equally efficacious alternative remedy (appeal, revision) exists — exhaust departmental/statutory remedies first.
  • Writ Appeals (Letters Patent Appeals from a single judge to a division bench): separate court fee under the Appeals schedule — verify with AP HC registry.
  • AP government bodies are frequent respondents in AP HC writs — include the relevant Secretary/Commissioner in addition to the specific authority as respondent.

Frequently asked questions

Can I file a writ petition against AP private companies or individuals? ▼

Writ petitions under Article 226 generally lie against "State" or "authorities" within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution (government, government-controlled bodies, statutory authorities). Against purely private parties (companies, individuals), a writ is generally not maintainable — a civil suit is the appropriate remedy. However, if the private entity performs a public function or is sufficiently imbued with governmental character, a writ may lie — the case law on this is evolving.

Does the AP High Court charge any additional fee beyond the ₹100 court fee for writ petitions? ▼

Beyond the ₹100 court fee stamp, the AP HC may require payment of process fee (for service of notices on respondents), vakalatnama stamp, and certification fee for certified copies. These are separate from the court fee and are not included in the ₹100. Verify the current schedule of miscellaneous fees with the AP HC registry or the AP HC website (https://hc.ap.nic.in).

⚖️ 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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