Consumer Court Fee Calculator — Fee, Commission and Deadline
Consumer court fee in India is nil if you paid up to ₹5 lakh, then ₹200 to ₹7,500 — based on the amount you paid, not the compensation you claim. The same amount picks the forum: up to ₹50 lakh the District Commission, up to ₹2 crore the State Commission, above that the National Commission (NCDRC). File within 2 years on e-Jagriti.
The price of the product or service — not the compensation you want.
For example the delivery date, or the date the refund was refused.
Example: ₹3,50,000 paid. Enter your amount to see yours.
- Court fee
- Nil (no fee)
- File before
- District Consumer Commission
For ₹3,50,000 paid. File online on e-Jagriti (e-jagriti.gov.in).
Worked examples: what would you pay, and where would you file?
| Your case | Amount paid | File before | Court fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| A phone that stopped working | ₹45,000 | District Commission | Nil |
| A new car with a defect | ₹8.5 lakh | District Commission | ₹200 |
| A home renovation left unfinished | ₹15 lakh | District Commission | ₹400 |
| A flat, ₹40 lakh paid to the builder | ₹40 lakh | District Commission | ₹1,000 |
| A flat, ₹75 lakh paid to the builder | ₹75 lakh | State Commission | ₹2,000 |
| A flat, ₹2.5 crore paid to the builder | ₹2.5 crore | National Commission (NCDRC) | ₹3,000 |
The compensation you ask for does not change these results. A ₹45,000 phone stays nil and District Commission even if you claim ₹2 lakh. For the deadline: if the problem arose on 15 Mar 2025, the last date to file is 15 Mar 2027.
Consumer court fee and Commission by the amount you paid
| Amount you paid | Consumer Commission | Court fee |
|---|---|---|
| Up to ₹5 lakh | District Commission | Nil |
| ₹5 lakh – ₹10 lakh | District Commission | ₹200 |
| ₹10 lakh – ₹20 lakh | District Commission | ₹400 |
| ₹20 lakh – ₹50 lakh | District Commission | ₹1,000 |
| ₹50 lakh – ₹1 crore | State Commission | ₹2,000 |
| ₹1 crore – ₹2 crore | State Commission | ₹2,500 |
| ₹2 crore – ₹4 crore | National Commission (NCDRC) | ₹3,000 |
| ₹4 crore – ₹6 crore | National Commission (NCDRC) | ₹4,000 |
| ₹6 crore – ₹8 crore | National Commission (NCDRC) | ₹5,000 |
| ₹8 crore – ₹10 crore | Same as above | ₹6,000 |
| Above ₹10 crore | Same as above | ₹7,500 |
How to use the result — 4 steps
Use the amount you paid
Enter the price you actually paid for the product or service. The fee and the Commission depend on that amount (the value of the consideration paid), not on the refund or compensation you want to ask for.
Check the 2-year deadline
A consumer complaint must be filed within 2 years from the date the problem arose, under Section 69 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. A late complaint is admitted only if the Commission accepts your reason for the delay.
File on e-Jagriti
File online on e-Jagriti (e-jagriti.gov.in), the filing portal of the Consumer Commissions. Choose the Commission shown above and pay the court fee while filing; up to ₹5 lakh there is no fee.
Prepare a written complaint
Write the facts in order with dates, attach the bill, payment proof and the company's replies, and say what relief you want. You can file and argue the case yourself; a lawyer is optional.
Frequently asked questions
Is the consumer court fee based on the compensation I claim?
No. Under Rule 7 of the Consumer Protection (Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions) Rules, 2020, the fee depends on the value of the goods or services you paid for. The same amount decides which Commission hears the case.
Which Commission do I file in if I paid ₹60 lakh?
The State Commission, because the amount is above ₹50 lakh and up to ₹2 crore. The court fee is ₹2,000. The fee bands and the Commission limits come from different rules, so they do not line up exactly.
Is there any fee if I paid less than ₹5 lakh?
No. A complaint where the amount paid is up to ₹5 lakh carries no court fee, and it is filed before the District Commission.
What is the time limit to file a consumer complaint?
2 years from the date the cause of action arose, under Section 69 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. After that, the Commission admits the complaint only if it accepts the reason for the delay.
Do I need a lawyer for a consumer complaint?
No. You can file on e-Jagriti and appear yourself. Many consumers take a lawyer for complex or high-value cases, but it is not required.
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Nyaykar is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. The calculator applies the published fee table and Commission limits; verify on e-Jagriti before you pay.