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9 Holder-in-due A holder +
course
Acquired the instrument in the ordinary course of
business before maturity
In good faith
Without negligence
For consideration
130 Not Negotiable By Including these words across the face of the
Crossing cheque the instrument looses the negotiable rights
The Transferee can not get a better title than that of
the transferor
There can not be a holder-in-due course for
instruments crossed not negotiable
131 Protection to In the ordinary course of business
Collecting
Banker For collection of crossed cheques
If collected for a proper account, duly introduced
Collected in good faith & without negligence
For collection of crossed cheque only
138 Bouncing of Drawer is considered to have committed a criminal
Cheques offence punishable under this act
Cheques should have been presented within validity
period & returned for reasons
- Refer to drawer / insufficient balance
- Not arranged for / payment stopped
- Account closed
(In case of Corporates – authorised signatories are
punishable)
Procedure to Issue notice to the drawer within 30 days of receipt
invoke legal of information of dishonour of cheque, intimating
action invoking of legal recourse
The notice provides 15 days time to the drawer to
make good the payment and avoid legal action
If the drawer does not respond within 30/60 days
lodge a case in the concerned court
Special A notice can be sent by couriers
Relaxations &
Exemptions Non acceptance of notice will constitute notice duly
served
Cheques include - electronic form (ECS)
Directors nominated by Govt / Govt undertakings /
financial institutions owned by are exempted from
prosecution
Delay in filing of suit – admissible on the merits of
the case