Price a civil suit before you file it
Enter your claim amount and the calculator walks through each statutory slab — Rs 500 floor, then 5%, 3.5%, 2%, 1.5% and 1% on the bands that sit above Rs 25,000 — to return the exact filing fee and a line-by-line breakdown you can show the registry.
Claim amount
In Nepali Rupees · दावी रकम
Slab-by-slab breakdown
| Fee slab | Calculation | Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Enter a claim amount to see the breakdown. | ||
Statutory fee structure
The bands below come straight from Section 68 of the Muluki Civil Procedure Code 2074. Every claim clears the Rs 500 floor first; each higher band applies only to the slice of the claim that falls inside it.
| Claim range | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to Rs. 25,000 | Rs. 500 (flat) |
| Rs. 25,001 – Rs. 50,000 | 5% of this band |
| Rs. 50,001 – Rs. 1,00,000 | 3.5% of this band |
| Rs. 1,00,001 – Rs. 5,00,000 | 2% of this band |
| Rs. 5,00,001 – Rs. 25,00,000 | 1.5% of this band |
| Above Rs. 25,00,000 | 1% of this band |
About this calculator
Before a civil suit reaches the bench it has to clear the registry, and the registry will not stamp a plaint that hasn't paid the right court fee. This tool settles that question in a few seconds — tap in the claim amount and the calculator returns the statutory figure together with the slab maths that produced it, so there is no guesswork when you print the receipt.
Useful when you need to
- Confirm the filing fee before drafting a plaint
- Build a realistic litigation budget for a client
- Double-check the figure on a registry receipt
- Compare the cost impact of scaling a claim up or down
- Explain the fee structure to a party who has never litigated
Frequently asked questions
How does Nepal calculate court fees?
A progressive slab system set out in Section 68 of the Muluki Civil Procedure Code 2074. Every claim pays Rs 500 as a floor, then the portion above Rs 25,000 is charged at 5%, 3.5%, 2%, 1.5% and 1% in successive bands. Each rate applies only to the amount inside that band — not the whole claim.
What is the minimum court fee payable?
Rs 500. Any claim up to Rs 25,000 attracts that flat amount. Certain matters — divorce, partition without a rights dispute, guardianship and some eviction suits — stay at Rs 500 regardless of the sum involved, under Section 70.
Which law governs court filing fees?
Sections 68 to 70 of the Muluki Civil Procedure Code 2074 (the National Civil Procedure Act 2017). Section 68 defines the slab structure; Section 69 covers when the fee must be paid; Section 70 lists the fixed-fee exceptions.
What would I pay on a Rs 10 lakh claim?
Rs 19,000 — Rs 500 on the first 25K, Rs 1,250 on the next 25K at 5%, Rs 1,750 on the next 50K at 3.5%, Rs 8,000 on the next 4 lakh at 2% and Rs 7,500 on the next 5 lakh at 1.5%.
Does this cover appeal or writ fees?
No. The tool covers the original civil filing fee under Section 68. Appeals, writs, revisions and special-bench matters follow separate schedules in the relevant court rules — confirm those figures with your advocate.