Ad Valorem Court Fee Calculator
Estimate the court fee payable on a plaint, appeal or petition under the applicable Court Fees Act, based on the value of the subject-matter in dispute.
Enter the amount claimed, or the market value of the property/suit.
Court Fee Calculator India — Free Ad Valorem Court Fee Tool
Court Fee Calculator India is a free online tool by SNS Legal Aid that helps litigants, advocates, and legal professionals estimate the ad valorem court fee payable on a plaint, appeal, or petition, based on the value of the subject-matter in dispute. Whether you are filing a civil suit, a property dispute, a recovery suit, or an appeal before a High Court or the Supreme Court of India, this court fee calculator India tool gives you an instant, state-wise estimate so you know what to budget for before you approach the court.
What Is Ad Valorem Court Fee?
Ad valorem court fee is a fee charged as a percentage of the value of the subject-matter of a suit, rather than as a flat amount. In India, court fees are governed by the Court Fees Act, 1870 and its state amendments, which means the exact slabs, percentages, and maximum fee caps differ from one state to another. A suit valued at ₹5,00,000 in Rajasthan, for example, attracts a different court fee than the same suit filed in Maharashtra or Madhya Pradesh. This is precisely why a one-size-fits-all fee table doesn't work, and why our court fee calculator India lets you select your specific state or the Supreme Court before computing the fee.
How This Court Fee Calculator India Works
Our court fee calculator India uses the official ad valorem fee schedules published under the respective State Court Fees Acts and Rules, along with the Third Schedule of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013. Once you select your state and enter the value of the subject-matter, the tool identifies the correct fee slab, applies the applicable percentage or fixed formula, and instantly displays the estimated court fee payable, the effective rate as a percentage of your claim, a transparent breakdown of exactly how the figure was arrived at, and the fee amount written out in words — useful when purchasing stamp paper.
Currently, this court fee calculator India covers the Supreme Court of India and thirteen states and union territories, including Bihar, Chandigarh & Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand.
Why Court Fees Differ Across States
Court fee is a state subject, so each state legislature has amended the base Court Fees Act, 1870 to suit its own revenue and litigation policy. Some states, like Haryana and Rajasthan, use a clearly defined multi-slab percentage formula, so the fee can be worked out precisely at any claim value. Others, such as Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, publish their fee structure as a ready-reckoner table rather than a single formula, which makes manual calculation slow and error-prone for anyone drafting a plaint under time pressure. Our calculator accounts for both approaches — applying exact formulas where the law specifies them, and closely interpolating from the official tables where it does not. This is what makes a reliable court fee calculator India genuinely useful rather than a generic percentage estimator.
How to Use the Court Fee Calculator India
- Select your state, union territory, or the Supreme Court of India from the dropdown.
- Enter the value of the subject-matter or the claim amount.
- Click "Calculate court fee" to see your result instantly.
- Review the breakdown to understand which slab or rule was applied.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Court Fee Calculator India free to use?
Yes, it is completely free and does not require any registration or login.
Is the calculated fee legally binding?
No. This calculator provides an indicative estimate for general reference. The exact court fee should always be verified with the court's stamp reporter or your advocate before filing, especially for high-value or unusual matters.
Does court fee depend on the type of suit?
Yes. While ad valorem fee is based primarily on claim value, certain suit categories — such as suits for possession under the Specific Relief Act — attract a fee that is a fraction of the standard ad valorem rate. Always confirm the applicable category with your advocate.
Can I use this calculator for Supreme Court matters?
Yes. Selecting "Supreme Court of India" switches the calculator to the Third Schedule fee structure, including both fixed-fee items like vakalatnamas and affidavits, and value-based fees for special leave petitions filed after notice.
For personalised advice on court fees, stamp duty, or drafting your suit or appeal using our court fee calculator India, get in touch with SNS Legal Aid — our advocates can guide you through the correct filing procedure for your specific matter. You may also see our other legal services if you're preparing related documentation.