Section 138 NI Act Legal Notice (Cheque Bounce)
धारा 138 परक्राम्य लिखत अधिनियम (चेक बाउंस लीगल नोटिस)
Statutory mandatory legal demand notice sent within 30 days of cheque dishonour before filing criminal complaint.
Documents required (आवश्यक दस्तावेज)
- Original Dishonoured Cheque Copy
- Bank Return Memo with Reason ('Funds Insufficient')
- Invoice / Loan Proof establishing legally enforceable debt
Key details
- Authority: Sent by Advocate on behalf of Payee to Drawer
- Stamp paper / fee: Advocate Letterhead sent via Registered Post with A/D & Speed Post
- How to submit: Served via Postal Department with tracking receipt
- Processing time: 15 Days statutory notice period to pay
- Official portal: https://districts.ecourts.gov.in