Court fee refund process in delhi

533 votes

After disposal: File a separate application before the same court requesting: Certificate for refund of court fees Mention that the matter was settled and disposed of by compromise Attach: Copy of compromise order/decree Copy of court fee receipts Vakalatnama copy (sometimes required)

Advocate Madhvi Chopra LawRato

897 votes

Hi there, if the court has taken up the settlement on record and passed a dismissal order then you'll have to file an application in the same court for refund of the court fees. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

Advocate Ishan Parashar LawRato

641 votes

Yes , I I can help regarding your case , may I know what type of case was that and how much money you want to recover and do you have any evidence for that transaction amount. Pls do connect with me for further information

Advocate Deepak Ranjan LawRato

735 votes

In civil law, court has a power to refund the court fee if the matter stands compromised or settled. However settlement is to be recorded by the court and then a separate application seeking refund of the court fees is to be filed. For any further query feel free to connect. Thanks

Advocate Bhawana Pandey LawRato

688 votes

Yes, refund of court fees is possible in many situations when a civil suit is settled outside court, but it depends on how the case is disposed of and the applicable Court Fees Act of the concerned state. Generally, the process works like this: If you have arrived at a settlement, you should file a joint application or a memo of compromise before the same court where the suit is pending, informing the court that the matter has been settled amicably and requesting disposal of the suit in terms of the settlement. The court will usually record the compromise under Order 23 Rule 3 of the CPC and pass an order disposing of the suit. Once the suit is disposed of on the basis of settlement/compromise, you can apply for refund of court fees. Many states (through amendments to the Court Fees Act) allow full or substantial refund of court fees when matters are settled through compromise, mediation, Lok Adalat, or even private settlement reported to court. Typically, you will need to: • File an application for refund of court fees after the disposal order • Attach a copy of the compromise order/judgment • Attach proof of court fee paid (court fee receipt/stamp details) The court will verify and issue a certificate/order directing the treasury or concerned authority to refund the eligible amount. Important practical points: • If you simply withdraw the suit without recording settlement, some states allow partial refund, while others may not allow refund at all. • If the settlement is recorded by court or through ADR/Lok Adalat, chances of full refund are much higher. • The exact percentage (100% or partial) depends on state rules. So the correct approach is not to keep the settlement purely outside court — you should formally bring it on record and get the suit disposed of accordingly. If you tell me which state the case was filed in, I can explain the exact refund rule applicable there.

Advocate Yuganshu Sharma LawRato