⚖️ Uttar 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.

UP Act 25 of 1952 · No Maximum Cap

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All Property & Recovery Declaratory & Injunction Family & Estate High Court Other Suits

💰 Money Suit / Compensation / Damages Property & Recovery 🏠 Partition Suit / Share in Joint Property Property & Recovery 🔑 Eviction / Landlord-Tenant Suit Property & Recovery 📜 Declaratory Suit (With Consequential Relief) Declaratory & Injunction 🚫 Injunction Suit Declaratory & Injunction 📝 Specific Performance of Contract Declaratory & Injunction 💍 Matrimonial Suit (Divorce / Restitution) Family & Estate ⚰️ Probate / Letters of Administration Family & Estate 📋 Succession Certificate Family & Estate ⚖️ Writ Petition — Allahabad HC (Art.226) High Court 📂 Declaratory Suit (No Relief) / Other Fixed-Fee Suits Other Suits

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Court Fees in Uttar Pradesh: A Guide for Advocates

Uttar Pradesh uses the Court-Fees Act, 1870 (Central Act 7 of 1870) with extensive UP-specific amendments. The critical amendment is UP Act 25 of 1952, which substituted the entire Schedule I ad valorem rate table. The UP table uses a granular lookup-style structure with seven rate bands and ceil-to-unit rounding — for example, Rs. 37.50 per Rs. 500 or part thereof for values above Rs. 10,000. There is NO maximum cap on court fees in UP, making fees on high-value property disputes substantially larger than in capped states like Maharashtra or Karnataka.

How is court fee calculated?

Determine the suit value per the relevant section: amount claimed for money suits (S.7(i)); 1 year's rent for landlord-tenant suits (S.7(xi)); market value of share for partition (S.7(vi-A)); consideration amount for specific performance (S.7(x)); plaintiff's stated valuation for declaratory and injunction suits.
Apply the 7-band Schedule I, Article 1 table (UP Act 25 of 1952) with ceil-to-unit rounding: 10% (Rs.0.50/Rs.5) up to Rs.100 → 12.5% (Rs.1.25/Rs.10) up to Rs.300 → 15% (Rs.1.50/Rs.10) up to Rs.500 → 22.5% (Rs.2.25/Rs.10) up to Rs.1,000 → 12% (Rs.12/Rs.100) up to Rs.5,000 → 10% (Rs.20/Rs.200) up to Rs.10,000 → 7.5% (Rs.37.50/Rs.500) above Rs.10,000.
There is NO maximum cap. Fees include paise (50 paise increments are common). Probate and succession have separate progressive rate tables under Articles 11 and 12 respectively, going up to 8.75% with no cap.

Key points advocates must know

Schedule I substituted by UP Act 25 of 1952 — 7-band ceil-to-unit table; NO maximum cap on plaint fees
Fees include paise: Rs.37.50 per Rs.500 above Rs.10,000 means fees end in .50 (e.g. Rs.7,907.50 for a Rs.1 lakh suit)
Writ petition (Art.226, non-habeas corpus) at Allahabad High Court: Rs.250 fixed (Schedule II, Art.1d(iii))
Matrimonial suits under HMA/SMA: Rs.98 fixed; Indian Divorce Act: Rs.195 fixed (Schedule II, Art.12/16)
Declaratory suit WITHOUT consequential relief: Rs.98 fixed (Sch II, Art.13); WITH consequential relief: ad valorem per Schedule I
Probate (Art.11): 2.5% to 8.75% progressive, NO cap; Succession (Art.12): same progressive rates, first slab extends to Rs.20,000
UP Rent Act (Sch II Art.19): Rs.65 fixed for applications under UP Urban Buildings (Rent & Eviction) Act 1972

Specific questions

What is the court fee for a Rs.1 lakh money suit in UP? ▼

Fee = Rs.10 (first Rs.100) + Rs.25 (Rs.101–300) + Rs.30 (Rs.301–500) + Rs.112.50 (Rs.501–1,000) + Rs.480 (Rs.1,001–5,000) + Rs.500 (Rs.5,001–10,000) + Rs.6,750 (Rs.10,001–1,00,000 at Rs.37.50/Rs.500, 180 units) = Rs.7,907.50.

Is there a maximum court fee cap in UP? ▼

No. Unlike Maharashtra (Rs.3,00,000 cap) or Karnataka (no cap on amended rates), UP explicitly has no upper limit. For a Rs.1 crore property suit, the fee would be approximately Rs.75,407.50.

What is the court fee for a declaratory suit in UP? ▼

If the declaration is sought WITH consequential relief (possession, injunction, etc.): ad valorem on plaintiff's stated valuation per Schedule I, Article 1. If the suit seeks a declaratory decree WITHOUT any consequential relief: Rs.98 fixed under Schedule II, Article 13.

What is the probate fee in UP? ▼

Progressive under Article 11: 2.5% on first Rs.10,000 + 3.25% on Rs.10,001–50,000 + 3.75% on Rs.50,001–1,00,000 + 5% on Rs.1,00,001–2,00,000 + 6.25% up to Rs.3L + 7.5% up to Rs.4L + 8.25% up to Rs.5L + 8.75% on excess. No maximum cap. Estates ≤ Rs.1,000 attract no fee.

What is the writ petition fee at Allahabad High Court? ▼

Rs.250 fixed under Schedule II, Article 1d(iii) for non-habeas corpus, non-criminal writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution. Companies Act winding-up petitions attract Rs.1,300.

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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