Cheque Dishonour Legal Steps

Summary

If a cheque is dishonoured due to insufficient funds, you can send a legal notice demanding payment within 15 days. If payment is not made, file a complaint under section 138 of the negotiable instruments act. For cases of suspected fraud, file a police complaint and consider legal proceedings under section 420 of the indian penal code. Consult a lawyer for assistance with drafting necessary documents.

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OUR INVOICE NO.*-*/* DT.*.*.* DUE AMOUNT RS.*/-- customer has issued a Cheque No. *, dated *.*.*, drawn on Central Bank of India. Accordingly, we have informed that the aforesaid cheque shall be deposited on *.*.* for realization by email dt.*.*.*. in reply they ask for 10 days time and cheque got dishoner, again over phone customer request for 10 days time further, we deposit cheque on *.*.* again it got dishoner stating reason insufficust fund. i want to send him leagal warning to clear our payment
For dealing with a dishonoured cheque in India, you can follow these steps:
- Send a Legal Notice: Draft a legal notice to the issuer of the cheque demanding payment within 15 days of receiving the notice.
- File a Complaint: If payment isn't made within 15 days, you can file a complaint under Section * of the Negotiable Instruments Act, *.
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complaint under cheating/fraud act for payment
For filing a complaint under cheating or fraud, you can consider the following steps:
- File a Police Complaint: Report the incident at your local police station, providing all evidence and documentation.
- Initiate Legal Proceedings: Consult a lawyer to file a case under Section * of the Indian Penal Code for cheating.
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