⚖️ Madhya 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.

Schedule I rates under Court-Fees Act 1870 as amended by MP Act 6 of 2008. Maximum fee capped at ₹1,50,000.

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Court Fees in Madhya Pradesh: A Guide for Advocates

Madhya Pradesh follows the Court-Fees Act, 1870 as substantially amended through a series of C.P./Berar and MP-specific amendments, culminating in the Court Fees (Madhya Pradesh Amendment) Act, 2008 (MP Act 6 of 2008) which introduced the ₹1,50,000 maximum cap on court fees. An important MP-specific feature is the 5× multiplier for maintenance suits (vs. the original 1870 Act's 10×).

How is court fee calculated?

Determine the suit value under the relevant Section 7 provision — e.g., amount claimed for money suits, consideration for specific performance, one year's rent for eviction.
Apply the 8-slab progressive rate table with "or part thereof" rounding in each slab: 7.5% up to ₹100 → 7.5% for ₹101–₹1,000 → 5% for ₹1,001–₹5,000 → 4% for ₹5,001–₹10,000 → 3% for ₹10,001–₹20,000 → 2% for ₹20,001–₹50,000 → 2.5% above ₹50,000.
Each slab uses "or part thereof" rounding — the portion in each slab is rounded up to the nearest unit (₹5, ₹10, ₹100, ₹250, ₹500, ₹1,000) before the rate is applied.
Apply the ₹1,50,000 statutory maximum cap introduced by MP Act 6 of 2008 — the cap is reached at approximately ₹59.94 lakh.

Key points advocates must know

₹1,50,000 maximum cap (MP Act 6 of 2008) — moderate cap, higher than Bihar (₹50,000) but lower than Maharashtra (₹3,00,000).
Maintenance suits valued at 5× annual amount (MP-specific — original 1870 Act uses 10×), making maintenance suits cheaper.
Broad exemptions: SC/ST (income ≤ ₹25,000), women victims of atrocities, Lok Adalat settlements, and State Government are exempt.
MP HC has an online court fee calculator at mphc.gov.in/court-fees-calculator — use for verification.

Specific questions

What is the maximum court fee in Madhya Pradesh? ▼

₹1,50,000 under MP Act 6 of 2008. This cap is reached when suit value exceeds approximately ₹59.94 lakh.

Does MP have exemptions from court fees? ▼

Yes — broad exemptions for SC/ST members with income ≤ ₹25,000, women victims of atrocities, Lok Adalat settlements, and State Government (per Notification F.No.9-1-83-B-XXI dated 1.4.1983 and subsequent notifications).

How is maintenance valued in MP? ▼

In MP, maintenance suits are valued at 5 times the annual maintenance amount (not 10× as in the original 1870 Act). This MP-specific provision under S.7(ii) reduces the court fee for maintenance suits by half compared to states using the 10× formula.

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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