International Fee Schedule

Filing Fee

₹ 20,000 (Non-Refundable)

One-Time Administrative Fee

International Arbitration

Sum of Claim/Counter-Claim (USD) Administrative Fee (USD per party)
Up to $ 50,000 $ 500
$ 50,001 to $ 1,00,000 $ 1,000
$ 1,00,001 to $ 5,00,000 $ 2,500
$ 5,00,001 to $ 10,00,000 $ 5,000
$ 10,000,001 to $ 50,000,000 $ 7,500
Above $ 50,000,000 $ 10,000

Emergency Arbitration

Fixed Fee: ₹ 5,00,000 or $ 10,000
Administrative fees exclude charges for facilities (e.g., hearing rooms, transcription, and other support services).

International Arbitration

Sum in Dispute (USD) Arbitrator’s Fee (USD per arbitrator)
Up to $ 50,000 $ 3,000
$ 50,001 to $ 1,00,000 $ 3,000 + 4% of amount above $ 50,000
$ 1,00,001 to $ 5,00,000 $ 5,000 + 3% of amount above $ 1,00,000
$ 5,00,001 to $ 10,00,000 $ 15,000 + 2% of amount above $ 5,00,000
$ 10,00,001 to $ 50,00,000 $ 25,000 + 1% of amount above $ 10,00,000
Above $ 50,00,000 $ 50,000 + 0.5% of amount above $ 50,00,000
Ceiling: $ 1,00,000 for each arbitrator.

Emergency Arbitration

Fee: 15% of the applicable arbitrator’s fee in the above schedules.

Fee Disbursement Schedule

Stage of Case Fee Payable
Upon framing of issues or disposal of Section 16/17 applications 20% of total fees
Upon completion of Claimant’s evidence 20% of total fees
Upon completion of Respondent’s evidence 20% of total fees
After passing of the award 40% of total fees
Note: In cases of early settlement, arbitrators will be entitled to 1/3 of the fees if settled before the Claimant’s evidence stage. For later stages, fees will be proportionate.

Additional Notes

Travel and Accommodation: Costs of arbitrators’ travel and accommodation will be borne equally by the parties.
Facilities Charges: Usage of facilities (hearing rooms, transcription, etc.) will be charged separately.
Taxes: All fees are subject to applicable taxes.
Unquantifiable Claims: Fees for claims without ascertainable monetary value will be determined by the Chairperson, considering the complexity and relief sought.