⚖️ Puducherry (UT) Court Fee Calculator
In force 1 Sep 1974; TN 1955 lineage; section-based. ⚠️ Schedule I rate UNVERIFIED (7% placeholder). ⚠️ Fixed fees unverified (placeholders). 30× survey assessment for land (HIGHEST in India); 1× maintenance. Madras HC jurisdiction. 4 non-contiguous regions.
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Declaratory Suit & Permanent Injunction Court Fee in Puducherry (UT)
Declaratory suits in Puducherry (UT) are not subject to a fixed court fee — they attract ad valorem fees under Section 24 of the Puducherry Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1972 (Act No. 6 of 1973). The basis of valuation varies depending on what consequential relief is combined with the declaration, with a mandatory minimum of ₹300.
How is the court fee calculated?
- (a) Declaration + possession of immovable property: fee on 3/4ths of the market value of the property, or ₹300, whichever is higher.
- (b) Declaration + consequential injunction restraining defendant from disturbing immovable property: fee on 1/2 the market value, or ₹300, whichever is higher.
- (c) Declaration relating to exclusive rights (copyright, trademark etc.): amount at which the plaintiff values the relief.
- (d) Other declaratory relief: amount at which the plaintiff values the suit, or the amount fixed by the Court, whichever is higher. Minimum ₹300.
Key points advocates must know
- The Court has power under Section 12 to examine valuation and return the plaint if it considers the plaintiff has undervalued. Do not undervalue deliberately.
- Market value for immovable property: use the circle rate as the minimum. Higher actual market value should be used if known.
- A declaration alone (without possession or injunction) falls under category (d) — plaintiff values the relief, subject to court scrutiny.
- Suits for cancellation of a document (sale deed, will, etc.) — these are declaratory in nature and fall under Section 24(d).
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fixed court fee for declaratory suits in Puducherry (UT)? ▼
No — unlike some older Acts, the Puducherry Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1972 (Act No. 6 of 1973) requires ad valorem fee on the market value or plaintiff's valuation. The minimum is ₹300. There is no flat fixed fee for declaratory suits.
If I seek declaration of title and also possession, which rule applies? ▼
Section 24(a) applies — fee on 3/4ths of the market value of the immovable property, or ₹300 whichever is higher. The calculator applies this when you enter 3/4th of the market value.
⚖️ Source: Puducherry Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1972 (Act No. 6 of 1973) · Verified from official gazette · 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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