CHeque got bounced, what is the procedure to file case?

856 votes

First you have to send a demand notice within thirty days from the date of return memo issued by the bank and then you have to file a case under section 138 N.I.Act in a proper court of law.Thereafter you have to expedite the matter to compel for settlement.

Advocate Gourab Banerjee LawRato

601 votes

First of all collect banks memo containing the reason of cheque bounce then a notice Under Section 138 of N.I.Act is to be issued giving 15 days time to make payment for the bounced cheque. If payment is not made then case is to be filed.

Advocate Vivek Poddar LawRato

625 votes

You will have to issue a notice through an advocate to the concerned person whose cheque has bounced. If he does not pay the amount (as stated in cheque along with interest), then a criminal case has to be done against him.

Advocate Suman Bahrunani LawRato

853 votes

Send Demand Notice through an Advocate within 30 days from the date of Dishonour of the said Cheque.
After receiving the Demand Notice and after elepsing 15 days from the date of receiving the said Notice, File Case U/S 138 of N.I. Act before the Ld. C.J.M. or A.C.J.M. of the District within 30 days from such date.

Advocate Sanjoy Acharjee LawRato