Karnataka Court Fee Calculator
Compute ad valorem court fees, fixed petition fees, and refund entitlements under the Karnataka Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1958 (Act 16 of 1958, as amended by Act 2 of 1993).
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Applicable for filing before Courts of Karnataka
- •Subject Matter Valuation: ₹10,00,000
- •Ad valorem court fee computed under Section 21 read with Schedule I, Article 1.
- •Suit value ₹10,00,000 falls in slab [₹5,00,001 – ₹10,00,000].
- •Base fee for this slab: ₹7,200
- •Excess over ₹5,00,000: ₹5,00,000
- •Incremental calculation: 500 unit(s) of ₹1000 at ₹10 per unit = ₹5,000
- •Total court fee: ₹7,200 + ₹5,000 = ₹12,200
Schedule I Ad Valorem Slab Scale (Karnataka Act 16 of 1958)
Ad valorem fees under Schedule I, Article 1 apply to money claims, property declarations, specific performance, and appeals based on the following single-tier formula:
| Suit Valuation Slab | Base Fee | Incremental Rate | Statutory Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹500 | ₹100 | Flat ₹100 minimum | Article 1(i) |
| ₹501 to ₹1,000 | ₹100 | ₹20 per ₹100 (20%) | Article 1(ii) |
| ₹1,001 to ₹5,000 | ₹200 | ₹15 per ₹100 (15%) | Article 1(iii) |
| ₹5,001 to ₹10,000 | ₹800 | ₹12 per ₹100 (12%) | Article 1(iv) |
| ₹10,001 to ₹20,000 | ₹1,400 | ₹10 per ₹500 (2%) | Article 1(v) |
| ₹20,001 to ₹50,000 | ₹1,600 / ₹1,800 | ₹20 per ₹1,000 (2%) | Article 1(vi, vii) |
| ₹50,001 to ₹1,00,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹20 per ₹1,000 (2%) | Article 1(viii) |
| ₹1,00,001 to ₹10,00,000 | ₹3,200 to ₹7,200 | ₹10 per ₹1,000 (1%) | Article 1(ix–xi) |
| Exceeding ₹10,00,000 | ₹12,200 + | ₹5 per ₹1,000 (0.5%) | Article 1(xii–xiv) |
Frequently Asked Questions on Karnataka Court Fees
Ad valorem court fees in Karnataka are determined using the 14-tier slab schedule under Schedule I, Article 1 of the Karnataka Court Fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1958 (as amended by Act 2 of 1993). Unlike progressive tax brackets, it uses a single-slab lookup formula: Fee = Base Fee of Slab + Rate × (Taxable Valuation − Slab Threshold). Minimum statutory ad valorem fee is ₹100.
Under Section 35(1), if the plaintiff is excluded from possession of the joint family property, court fee is payable ad valorem on the market value of the plaintiff’s share. Under Section 35(2), if the plaintiff is in joint or constructive possession, a fixed court fee is payable based on court jurisdiction: ₹300 before the High Court, ₹200 before the City Civil Court or District Court, and ₹100 before a Civil Judge / Senior Civil Judge.
Under Section 24(a), a suit for declaration of title with consequential possession is valued on 100% of the market value of the property. Under Section 24(b), where consequential injunction is sought, the fee is payable ad valorem on one-half (50%) of the market value of the property.
Yes. Under Section 66(1), if a suit is settled or withdrawn before issues are settled/recorded, 100% of the court fee is refunded. If settled via Lok Adalat or mediation under Section 89 CPC, 100% is refunded under Section 66(2). If compromised after issues are framed but before witness examination commences, 75% is refunded. If compromised at any later stage before final judgment, 50% is refunded.
Under Section 49, a Regular First Appeal (RFA) from a decree requires the same ad valorem fee as payable on the original plaint with respect to the subject matter disputed in appeal. Writ Petitions under Articles 226/227 and Writ Appeals attract a fixed statutory fee of ₹100.
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