Estimate court fees for civil suits, family court cases, appeals, and more across all provinces and ICT.
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Select province, case type, and enter claim amount to calculate approximate court fees.
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Understanding Court Fees in Pakistan
Court fees in Pakistan are payable when filing a plaint, petition, or appeal in any civil or family court. The fee is typically calculated as a percentage of the claim amount or subject matter value, subject to minimum and maximum limits set by provincial rules.
Types of Court Fees
Ad valorem fee: A percentage of the claim amount — applies to civil money suits, recovery suits, and property disputes
Fixed fee: A flat amount for specific case types like custody, injunction, and declaration suits
Process fee: A separate fee for issuing summons, notices, and commissions
Court Fee by Province
Each province has its own Court Fees Act or rules governing the applicable rates. Islamabad follows the Court Fees Act, 1870 as applicable to ICT. Punjab, Sindh, KPK, and Balochistan each have their own amendments and schedules.
Family Court Fees
Family court cases (under the West Pakistan Family Courts Act, 1964) generally have nominal filing fees — typically PKR 1,000 to PKR 5,000 — regardless of the claim amount. This makes family court proceedings accessible to all.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Indigent persons can apply to the court for permission to file a suit as a pauper (Order XXXIII CPC), which waives the court fee. The court will verify your financial condition before granting exemption.
Court fees are generally non-refundable. However, if a suit is settled before final judgment, the court may refund a portion of the fee in some jurisdictions.
Court fees are typically paid via judicial stamps (court fee stamps), treasury challans, or in some courts, online payment portals. The method depends on the specific court and province.
