U/s. 138 of Negotiable Instrument
Bharat Gala
(Querist) 07 June 2010
This query is : Resolved
Dear Sir/s,
I shall be thankful to you to inform me the procedure to file suit u/s. 138 and the period within howmany days I can file a suit in the court of law and amount of the fees to paid.
Arvind Singh Chauhan
(Expert) 07 June 2010
You would have to serve notice within 30 days from the information of it's dishonor, giving 15 days time. if he fails to pay you within 15 days, you should file the case within next 15 days.
DEFENSE ADVOCATE.-firmaction@g
(Expert) 13 June 2010
Some additions to the reply of Mr Arvind. The time limit for filing the case is thirty days after the accused fails to pay. If you can produce genunine reasons than you can apply for delay condonation after thirty days for filing the complaint.