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Generate formal legal demand notices for Cheque Dishonour under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 or Recovery of Dues / Unpaid Invoices under the Code of Civil Procedure, complete with statutory demand timelines.
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Dispatch Instructions:
Send this notice via Registered Post with Acknowledgment Due (RPAD) or Speed Post within 30 days of receiving the cheque return memo from the bank. Keep postal receipts and tracking printouts for filing a criminal complaint.
Section 138 NI Act Legal Notice Essentials
Under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881:
- The cheque must have been presented to the bank within its validity period (3 months).
- The payee must give notice demanding payment within 30 days of receiving information of dishonour from the bank.
- The drawer is granted a statutory window of 15 days from notice receipt to make payment before criminal complaint proceedings can be initiated.