Legal Question in Banking Law in India

I have given a cheque to the customer. But it returned due to alteration in date. I have made payment to customer through online banking again. Is there any penalty or consiquenses fo the returned cheque?


Asked on 10/11/15, 11:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Fca Prashant Chavan Expert Edge LLP

12.10.2015

Dear Sir / Madam,

If you have received the instrument back and if the customer has not lodged a recovery suit against you under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1938 for cheque dishonour, you do not remain liable for any consequences nor penalty for the returned cheque.

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Answered on 10/12/15, 3:14 am


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