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Choose ComplyKart for cheque bouncing cases. Our legal experts help you with the entire process.
With our Service you get:
- Consultation with expert Lawyer
- Drafting & service Notice
- Filing petition u/s 138
The package includes:
Legal notice drafting under Section 138 NI Act
15-day demand computation and dispatch
Evidence set: cheque, return memo, ledger
Complaint drafting if payment is not received
Court coordination through counsel
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Cheque Bouncing
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Cheque Bouncing Case Package Inclusions
- Case assessment under Section 138 NI Act
- Legal notice and complaint drafting
- Evidence bundle: bank memos, correspondence
- Court representation coordination
- Settlement negotiation support
Overview
CHEQUE BOUNCING
A Cheque is a bill of exchange drawn upon a specified banker and is payable only demand by the payee. The person who issues a cheque is called as 'drawer' and the person in whose favor the cheque is issued is called as 'drawee’. Cheque Bouncing is a situation, when the cheque is returned back unpaid by the bank, it can be termed either as dishonored or bounced. When the cheque is bounced for the first time, the bank issues a ‘cheque return memo’ along with the reason for the non-payment. The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is applicable in case of dishonour of a cheque.
Some of the reasons why a cheque is generally bounced-
1. Signature not matching,
2. There is overwriting on the cheque,
3. Insufficient balance in the accounts,
4. Mismatch account number,
5. Insolvency of a customer, etc.
Penalty for Cheque Bouncing
Cheque bouncing falls under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, according to which issuing a cheque which is further bounced is a criminal offence with hefty fine in terms of jail or monetary penalties.
In normal cases the court can levy fine upto 2 times of the amount required to be paid through cheque and sometimes courts can also order for jail term which normally is 1 year and may increased upto 2 years. When the offence is grave and serious, Court may levy both the penalties like jail and monetary penalty. It’s always better to follow the rules under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 to get quick resolution.
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Process
Process of Resolving Cheque Bouncing
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Step 1 of 3
Send Demand Notice
Upon receiving the dishonored cheque, the first option with you is to send the demand notice to the person who issued the cheque along with the dishonored memo
Waiting period
There is a waiting period of 15 days which you need to bear and expect to receive the payment. If still the payment is not made, you can proceed for legal action.
Legal Action
A criminal complaint is required to be filed. Once the court receive the complaint, it may order for warrant against the person and may issue a summon for hearing.
If a founder or investor is outside India
Foreign ownership is possible in many sectors, but it adds document authentication, banking and FEMA work. Set the route before funds move.
Plan before you start
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Confirm the Indian resident director arrangement
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing
- Allow time for apostilled or consularised documents
Plan for after setup
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
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