⚖️ West Bengal 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.

⚠️ Slab rates are approximate (source PDF has OCR limitations). Maximum cap: Rs. 50,000. Verify lower-slab rates (especially Rs. 100–500) against physical copy or Calcutta HC Bar Library practice manual before relying on calculated amounts.

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Calculate Court Fee — West Bengal

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⚠️ Always verify before filing. Court fees change via Government Orders (G.O.s). Rates above are last verified Mar 2026. Cross-check with the court registry or the official state gazette before paying. Report incorrect rate →

Money & Property Recovery Suit Court Fee in West Bengal

Money suits and property recovery suits in West Bengal courts attract an ad valorem court fee calculated under Schedule I, Article 1(c) of the West Bengal Court-Fees Act, 1970 (WB Act X of 1970). The fee uses a progressive slab system with ceiling-rounding — a unique feature where each portion of the suit value is rounded up to the nearest prescribed increment before applying the rate.

How is the court fee calculated?

Determine the total claim amount: principal + interest accrued up to the date of filing. Do not include future interest or estimated costs.
The suit value falls across multiple slabs. Each slab's portion is first rounded up (ceiling) to the nearest increment (₹5, ₹10, ₹100, etc.) before applying the rate.
The calculator sums the fee from each slab. This is cumulative — unlike probate or succession which apply a single bracket rate to the total.
Affix court fee stamps of this amount on the plaint before presentation. Process fees (summons charges) are paid separately.

Key points advocates must know

Always include the full claim amount. If the court finds the suit undervalued, it will return the plaint for deficit fee payment — and the re-presentation date (not original) counts for limitation.
Property suits: use market value (immovable) or 3/4ths thereof as the suit value base, as applicable.
Court fee stamps must be cancelled by the court on receipt — do not cancel them yourself.
Certified copies, process fees, and advocate's fee for service are not part of the court fee — they are separate charges payable at different stages.

Frequently asked questions

What if my claim amount increases after filing? ▼

You must pay deficit court fee before amendment of plaint is allowed. The court will assess the revised suit value and you pay the difference. Section 6 of the Act governs deficit fee situations.

Is there a maximum court fee cap for money suits in West Bengal? ▼

The Act does not specify a maximum cap for ordinary money suits in West Bengal. Court fee continues at 1% on every ₹10,000 above ₹1 lakh with ceiling-rounding of ₹10,000.

⚖️ Source: West Bengal Court-Fees Act, 1970 (WB Act X of 1970) · Verified March 2026 · 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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