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Cheque Bounce · Kottayam
Kottayam Cheque Bounce Guide | Legal Process, Penalties & Remedies
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Frequently Asked Questions
A cheque bounce occurs when a cheque issued is returned unpaid due to insufficient funds or other discrepancies.
Cheque bounce cases are governed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
The payee must issue a written demand notice to the drawer within 30 days of receiving the bank’s return memo.
Penalties include fines, imprisonment up to two years, or both, along with compensation to the payee.
Yes, the payee can also file a civil suit to recover the cheque amount in addition to criminal proceedings.