Legal Question in Consumer Law in India

cheque bounced -action required

cheque issued to me by our tenant for tenancy bounced with inssuficient funds as reason. What legal action can i take against the person as he is in no mood to compromise for the loss.


Asked on 7/13/06, 6:16 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Vipindas Thalakalat Das and Das

Re: cheque bounced -action required

You have to issue a lawyer notice and filed a criminal complaint under Section 138 of negotiable Instrument Axt

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Answered on 7/13/06, 11:44 am
Rajinder Ahluwalia Advocate Juridica Global Law Firm

Re: cheque bounced -action required

You have three legal rights:

1. Take action for cheque bounce.

2. Lodge criminal complaint with police for cheating.

3. File case against him for arrears of rent.

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Answered on 7/14/06, 2:56 am
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: cheque bounced -action required

You may issue a Notice of Demand contemplated by section 138 N.I. Act and on failure of drawer of cheque to pay within 15 days, prosecute him/her.

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Answered on 7/14/06, 3:25 am


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