Calculator · Rule 7 · DRT Procedure Rules 1993
DRT Original Application —
Court Fee Calculator
Compute the court fee payable on a Section 19 Original Application before any Debt Recovery Tribunal in India, on the slab schedule under Rule 7 of the DRT (Procedure) Rules, 1993. The maximum statutory fee is ₹1,50,000. Enter your claim amount below.
Total claim — principal + interest + charges as on the date of OA. Minimum DRT jurisdiction is ₹20 lakhs under Section 1(4) RDB Act.
Rule 7 schedule applied
- Up to ₹10 L — flat ₹12,000
- ₹10 L–₹30 L — ₹12,000 + ₹1,000 / lakh above ₹10 L
- ₹30 L–₹50 L — ₹32,000 + ₹1,500 / lakh above ₹30 L
- ₹50 L–₹1 Cr — ₹62,000 + ₹2,000 / lakh above ₹50 L
- Above ₹1 Cr — ₹1,62,000 + ₹500 / lakh above ₹1 Cr
- Maximum — ₹1,50,000
Section 19 OA — Court Fee
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Claim Amount
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Fee as % of claim
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+ IA (S.19(7))
₹500
+ Standard IA
₹250
Important: Verify the schedule against the current Rule 7 amendment before paying the court fee. The Tribunal may also require separate fees for counter-claims, set-offs, applications for review, and copy/inspection charges. Fees are payable by demand draft drawn in favour of the Registrar, DRT, at the bench where the OA is filed.
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FAQ
Court fee on a DRT Original Application — frequently asked
What court fee is payable on a DRT Original Application?
The court fee on an OA under the RDB Act, 1993 is calculated on a slab basis under Rule 7 of the DRT (Procedure) Rules, 1993. For a claim up to ₹10 lakhs, the fee is a flat ₹12,000; the slabs above progressively add ₹1,000 / ₹1,500 / ₹2,000 / ₹500 per ₹1 lakh of claim, subject to a statutory maximum. The calculator on this page applies the standard schedule; verify against the current Rule 7 notification before filing.
What is the minimum claim to file at the DRT?
Under Section 1(4) of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993, the DRT has jurisdiction over claims of ₹20 lakhs and above. Claims below this threshold must be pursued before the regular civil courts (typically the Commercial Court under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 for claims of ₹3 lakhs and above, or the Court of competent jurisdiction). Banks and financial institutions cannot bypass this threshold by filing multiple smaller OAs for the same debt.
Are there separate fees for applications filed with the OA?
Yes. An Interlocutory Application under Section 19(7) RDB Act (interim attachment, injunction, receiver appointment) attracts a separate court fee — typically ₹500 per application. Standard IAs attract ₹250. Counter-claims by the defendant attract fees on the same Rule 7 scale as the OA itself, computed on the counter-claim value. Review applications under Section 19(4)(ii)(b) attract a separate fee per the relevant Rule.
How should the court fee be paid?
The court fee is payable by demand draft drawn in favour of the Registrar of the relevant DRT bench, payable at the city where the bench is located. Cash payment is generally not accepted; cheques are sometimes accepted at the Registrar's discretion. The DD must be presented along with the OA at the time of filing.
Can the court fee be waived or refunded?
The DRT does not have a general fee-waiver power. The fee is statutory. Refund is available only in narrow circumstances — for instance, where the OA is withdrawn before service of summons, the registrar may, on application, refund a portion of the fee per the Rules in force. The DRAT may also direct refund in specific scenarios where the OA is held to be without jurisdiction at the threshold.
Is this calculator a substitute for advice from counsel?
No. The calculator applies the Rule 7 schedule that is widely referenced and standardly applied at DRT registries; however, the schedule has been amended over time and may be revised again. The actual fee payable depends on the schedule in force on the date of filing, on the precise quantum of the claim, on whether any consolidated OA is being filed, and on local registry practice. Engage counsel for fee verification before filing a high-value OA.
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