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Cheque Bounce Notice (Section 138 NI Act)
Demand notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 for dishonour of cheque, giving the drawer 30 days to pay before criminal prosecution.
When to Use This Document
- ✓You need a formal legal document for this specific matter
- ✓A written record is required to protect your rights
- ✓Pre-litigation notice is advisable before court proceedings
Required Information Checklist
Keep this information ready before generating the document.
Date of Notice
Cheque Drawer Full Name
Drawer Address
Payee Full Name
Payee Address
Cheque Number
Cheque Date
Cheque Amount (₹)
Amount in Words
Bank Name
Bank Branch
Purpose of Cheque
Date Presented to Bank
Date of Dishonour Memo
Reason on Bank Memo
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Generate Full Draft →LEGAL NOTICE UNDER SECTION 138, NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881
Date: {{notice_date}}
To,
{{drawer_name}}
{{drawer_address}}
Subject: Demand Notice — Dishonour of Cheque No. {{cheque_no}} dated {{cheque_date}} for Rs. {{cheque_amount}}/-
Dear {{drawer_name}},
This notice is issued on behalf of {{payee_name}}, residing at {{payee_address}}.
1. You issued Cheque No. {{cheque_no}} dated {{cheque_date}}, drawn on {{bank_name}}, {{bank_branch}}, for Rs. {{cheque_amount}}/- (Rupees {{amount_words}} only) towards {{payment_reason}}.
2. The said cheque was presented on {{presentation_date}} and returned dishonoured vide Bank Memo dated {{dishonour_date}} with reason "{{dishonWhy Use Nyay360?
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Send by registered post. Must be dispatched within 30 days of receiving the bank dishonour memo. Consult an advocate before filing a complaint.
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