Naga 11 January 2020

Court fee for civil suit - money borrowed

Respected Sir
A woman borrowed Rs.12 Lakh from my aunt and failed to return it. We are going to file a recovery suit against that woman. I want to know the court fees for filing the civil suit against her. Both parties belong to Chennai. Kindly let me know the the total court fees that would be incurred for filing the civil suit at Madras High Court.

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This discussion addresses the court fees required to file a civil suit for money recovery in Chennai. The advice clarifies that such suits for Rs. 12 Lakh (potentially more with interest) should be filed in the appropriate Junior Civil Judge or Senior Civil Judge court, not the High Court. Estimated court fees can exceed £80,000, plus advocate fees, and it's recommended to consult local advocates for precise guidance.

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Generally Money recovery suit need to be filed within 3 years from date of execution of Pronote/ Any written Undertaking.Please note that money recovery suit shall not be filed in High Court.

The suit to be filed in concerned Junior Civil Judge/ Sr.Civil Judge Court only.

The court fee shall be determined on the basis of amount involved and please do insult local advocates for further guidance.

Shashi Dhara 11 January 2020

You have to file civil suit in competent court which has jurisdiction to try not in high court..12laks means not 12 lakhs iif u claim interest init then addition 3lacs and court cost it may be around 16 lacts the court fee may be more then 80,000.+advocates fee.