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Cheque deposited in wrong bank cheque got bounced


18-Feb-2023 (In Cheque Bounce Law)

Deposited the cheque of kotak mahindra bank to Bank of India Naubatpur (patna) on 2 jan while Validity of cheque was till 12 jan.Bank was unable to clear it & returning me the bounced cheque and stating the reason "Instrument outdated" .What to do in this situation?

Answers (2)

Answer #1
813 votes
The best course of action would be to ask payer to issue a fresh cheque since this cheque was a valid cheque and could not be honoured since the same was presented at a wrong bank. Further no action lies under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act since the cheque was valid.
Answer #2
801 votes
Dear Sir.
Please share the copy of the check n the the letter of objection that you received from the bank.
In oorder to help me advice you accordingly seeing the merits of your grievance.
Pl. Feel free to contact the undersigned.
Regards,
Pragya wazir

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