DRT Case Status, Benches & Court Fees
How to check Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT) and DRAT case status online, which bench has jurisdiction over your borrower, and what the filing fee is.
How to check DRT case status online
The official DRT/DRAT case status service lets you search one tribunal at a time. Pick the tribunal that holds your case first.
Open the DRT/DRAT case status page on the official portal (cis.drt.gov.in) and choose "DRT/DRAT Case Status" under Case Details.
Select the tribunal from the list, for example Debts Recovery Tribunal Chandigarh (DRT 1). The list covers every DRT and DRAT.
Search by Individual Case No. (case type, number, year), by Individual Diary No. (diary number and year), or use the free-text search for party name or advocate.
For a party-name search choose Petitioner, Respondent or Both, type the name and submit; the table shows diary number, case type, case number, filing date, applicant, respondent and advocates.
If a name search returns nothing, try a shorter name, a different tribunal in the same city, or the diary number printed on your filing receipt.
All DRT and DRAT benches by state
39 Debts Recovery Tribunals in 25 cities, hearing appeals at 5 Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunals.
Andhra Pradesh
Chandigarh
Delhi
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh
Uttarakhand
DRT court fees at a glance
| Proceeding | Indicative fee | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Original application (OA) | Rs 12,000 up to Rs 10 lakh, plus Rs 1,000 per lakh above, max Rs 1,50,000 | Rule 7, DRT (Procedure) Rules, 1993 |
| SARFAESI section 17 application | Same slab as the OA fee | Removal of Difficulties Order, 2004 |
| Appeal to DRAT | Rs 12,000 / Rs 20,000 / Rs 30,000 by debt size | Rule 8, DRAT (Procedure) Rules, 1994 |
Frequently asked questions
How to check DRT case status by party name?
Open the DRT/DRAT case status page on the official portal (cis.drt.gov.in), choose the free-text / party search option, select the tribunal, choose Petitioner, Respondent or Both, type the party name and submit. The result lists diary number, case type, case number, filing date, applicant, respondent and advocates. Spellings must match the cause title, so try short name variants.
How to check DRT case status by case number or diary number?
On the same portal use "Individual Case No. Wise" (select the tribunal, case type, case number and year) or "Individual Diary No. Wise" (select the tribunal, enter the diary number and diary year). The diary number is on the filing receipt issued by the registry.
What is the court fee in DRT?
For an original application the fee under Rule 7 of the DRT (Procedure) Rules, 1993 is Rs 12,000 for a debt up to Rs 10 lakh, plus Rs 1,000 for every lakh or part of a lakh above Rs 10 lakh, capped at Rs 1,50,000. Treat this as indicative and confirm with the tribunal registry.
What is the fee for a SARFAESI section 17 application?
The Securitisation (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2004 applies the Rule 7 fee, mutatis mutandis, to section 17 applications. The basis on which the amount is measured should be confirmed with the registry before filing.
What is the fee for an appeal to the DRAT?
Rule 8 of the DRAT (Procedure) Rules, 1994 reports Rs 12,000 for debt below Rs 10 lakh, Rs 20,000 from Rs 10 lakh to below Rs 30 lakh and Rs 30,000 for Rs 30 lakh or more. A statutory pre-deposit is separate from this fee.
Is this page official or legal advice?
No. CaseDocker is not affiliated with any tribunal or the Government of India. This page is general information compiled from public sources; confirm everything with the tribunal registry or a qualified advocate. CaseDocker accepts no liability, and all liability rests with the user.
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