Legal Question in Banking Law in India

under what circumstances, a bank can refuse the payment of a bearer cheque.


Asked on 8/14/15, 8:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Fca Prashant Chavan Expert Edge LLP

14.08.2015

Dear Sir / Madam,

The Bank can refuse the payment of a bearer cheque if the name of the bearer mentioned on the cheque does not match with the person who has come to withdraw the money; or if the bearer is unable to provide identification proof; or if the drawer's signature on the cheque differs; or there is a mismatch in the amount in words and figures mentioned on the cheque; or there is / are instances of overwriting on the cheque which require the drawer's initials.

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Answered on 8/14/15, 9:18 am


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