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How to Pay the Political Party Registration Fee Correctly

Updated 28 July 20264 min read

A wrongly drawn demand draft can hold an otherwise perfect application. The payment particulars deserve the same care as the constitution.

Getting the instrument right

Where a demand draft is used, it must be drawn in favour of the officer prescribed by the Commission and payable at the stated location, with the party name noted on the reverse.

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Online payment

Where the portal accepts online payment, download and retain the transaction receipt and attach it as the fee annexure.

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Proof and reconciliation

Keep a scan of the instrument or receipt with the application copy. Fee proof is one of the first things checked at scrutiny.

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Payment errors that cost time

Stale-dated drafts, wrong payee, mismatched amount, and receipts that do not name the applicant party.

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Main guide

Read the full service page on Political party registration fees

This article supports our main guide on political party registration fees — eligibility, documents, fees and the Section 29A filing route in one place.

Frequently asked

How much is the fee?
₹10,000, non-refundable.
Can a founder pay from a personal account?
Payment should be traceable to the party or the applicant office bearer; keep documentary proof either way.
Is GST payable on the statutory fee?
No GST applies to the statutory fee itself; professional fees are separately taxable.