⚖️ 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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⚠️ Always verify before filing. Court fees change via Government Orders (G.O.s). Rates above are last verified Dec 2024. Cross-check with the court registry or the official state gazette before paying. Report incorrect rate →

Eviction Suit Court Fee in Madhya Pradesh

Eviction suits and suits for recovery of possession from a tenant in Madhya Pradesh courts are governed by Section 40 of the Court Fees Act, 1870 as amended by Court Fees (Madhya Pradesh Amendment) Act, 2008 (MP Act 6 of 2008). Unlike property suits, the court fee is not on the market value of the property but on the annual rent payable for the year preceding the date of filing the plaint.

How is the court fee calculated?

Determine the monthly rent as per the tenancy agreement or actual payment.
Multiply by 12 to arrive at the annual rent figure.
If any premium (advance deposit, pagdi, salami) was paid at the start of the tenancy, add it to the annual rent.
Enter this total figure into the calculator. Schedule I Article 1(c) slab rates with ceiling-rounding apply to this annual rent figure.

Key points advocates must know

If the tenant disputes the rent amount, use the rent stated in the tenancy agreement. A court may later assess the correct rent and call for deficit fee.
Where rent has been enhanced under notice but is disputed, use the enhanced rent amount — courts generally expect the higher figure to be used.
Suits combining eviction with recovery of rent arrears: pay court fee on annual rent (for the eviction part) AND ad valorem fee on the arrears amount separately.
Tenant holding over after lease expiry: Section 40(2) uses the rent for the year "next before the date of presenting the plaint" — i.e., the 12 months before filing.

Frequently asked questions

What if there is no written tenancy agreement and rent is disputed? ▼

Use the amount you plead as the monthly rent in your plaint. If the court finds this insufficient, it will call for additional fee. It is advisable to plead on the higher side to avoid deficit fee issues later.

Does the court fee change if the property is commercial vs residential? ▼

No — Section 40 applies uniformly. The fee is based on annual rent regardless of whether the tenancy is commercial or residential.

⚖️ Source: Court Fees Act, 1870 as amended by Court Fees (Madhya Pradesh Amendment) Act, 2008 (MP Act 6 of 2008) · Verified December 2024 · 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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