Dishonoured cheque

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 24 November 2009 This query is : Resolved
If a legal notice is sent to the party through registered post on 15th day (last day ) since the day when cheque is dishonoured & informed by the bank & it reaches to the party on 16th or 17th day.

WILL IT BE ACCEPTED BY THE COURT AS A LEGAL NOTICE GIVEN WITHIN TIME PRESCRIBED FOR SENDING NOTICE OR INVALID NOTICE ?

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Raj Kumar Makkad (Expert) 24 November 2009
Yes. Because the time for sending notice in such matters is now 30 days and not 15 days. If notice has reached to the accused on 16th or 17th day of intimation of dishonour, it is valid and within time. He is given time to make payment within 15 days of receipt of the notice and the complaint can be filed within next 30 days of the limitation of making the payment.

PALNITKAR V.V. (Expert) 24 November 2009
Even if notice is required to be sent within 15 days, 15th day is well covered within that period. It doesnt matter when it reaches to the party.