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Schedule I, Article 1 rates under the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961. No maximum cap — fee increases indefinitely for high-value suits.

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Court Fees in Rajasthan: A Guide for Advocates

Rajasthan uses its own dedicated Court Fees Act — the Rajasthan Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1961 (Act No. 23 of 1961), as amended up to Act No. 11 of 2020. Unlike states that follow the Central Court-Fees Act 1870, Rajasthan's Act uses a hybrid system: Section 21–47 determine the basis of valuation for each suit type, and Schedule I Article 1 contains the rate table. There is NO maximum cap on court fees in Rajasthan.

How is court fee calculated?

  1. First, determine the basis of valuation for the suit type under Sections 21–47 (e.g., amount claimed for money suits, market value of share for partition, annual rent for eviction). Some suit types apply a fraction — e.g., 1/2 market value for S.24(b) declaration with injunction, or 1/5 for S.27 trust property suits.
  2. Apply the 9-slab progressive rate table with "or part thereof" rounding: 20%(Rs.1/Rs.5) → 10%(Rs.1/Rs.10) → 20%(Rs.2/Rs.10) → 15%(Rs.15/Rs.100) → 10%(Rs.25/Rs.250) → 8%(Rs.40/Rs.500) → 5%(Rs.50/Rs.1,000) → 2.5%(Rs.50/Rs.2,000) → 1%(Rs.50/Rs.5,000).
  3. There is NO maximum cap. For suits valued above Rs.4,00,000, fee continues at Rs.50 per Rs.5,000 indefinitely.
  4. Certain suit types have minimum fees: declaration suits (min Rs.20), injunction suits (min Rs.300–400), possession suits (min Rs.20).

Key points advocates must know

  • NO maximum cap — Rajasthan court fees increase without limit. A Rs.1 crore suit pays Rs.1,02,560.
  • Defamation suits (2020 amendment): maximum fee capped at Rs.25,000 regardless of damages claimed.
  • Full refund on ADR/Lok Adalat settlement under S.65B (inserted 2009) — 100% refund, better than Karnataka's 75%.
  • Partition of property in joint possession: fixed fee Rs.30/Rs.100/Rs.200 based on share value — very low fees for joint possession cases.
  • Maintenance suits valued at 1× annual amount (unlike MP at 5× or Delhi at 10×).

Specific questions

Does Rajasthan have a court fee cap? ▼

No general cap. Rajasthan has NO maximum court fee on ad valorem suits — fees increase indefinitely at Rs.50 per Rs.5,000. Only defamation suits (2020 amendment) have a specific Rs.25,000 cap.

What is special about Rajasthan court fees? ▼

Rajasthan has its own dedicated 1961 Act (not the 1870 Central Act). Unique features include: 100% ADR refund under S.65B, defamation suit cap (Rs.25,000), partition fixed rates (Rs.30/100/200 for joint possession), and trust property cap (Rs.200).

How are declaration suits valued in Rajasthan? ▼

Under S.24: declaration with possession (S.24(a)) — full market value, min Rs.20; declaration with consequential injunction (S.24(b)) — 1/2 market value, min Rs.20; bare declaration without consequential relief (S.24(d)) — full market value, min Rs.20. Enter the effective value (after applying fraction where applicable).

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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