Cheque bounce notice in Chennai: send in bulk
Quick answer for cheque bounce notice in chennai: A Section 138 notice must be sent within 30 days of receiving the bank's cheque-return information. The drawer then has 15 days to pay. If unpaid, a complaint can be filed within one month after that period ends.
When to send a cheque bounce notice in chennai
The cheque was issued for a legally enforceable debt, presented within its three-month validity, and returned unpaid for insufficient funds or because the amount exceeds the arrangement with the bank.
Cheque bounce notice in chennai: timeline
- Day 0: the bank's return memo or information is received
- Within 30 days: the demand notice must be sent
- 15 days from receipt of the notice: the drawer may pay
- Within one month after that: a complaint can be filed before the Magistrate
What a cheque bounce notice in chennai should contain
- Cheque number, date, amount, bank and branch
- Dates of presentation and return, and the reason on the return memo
- A demand for the full amount within 15 days of receipt
- Copies of the cheque and the return memo as annexures
Why send a cheque bounce notice in chennai in bulk
Lenders and traders often hold many post-dated cheques. When several bounce in the same week, each one starts its own 30-day clock. Sending the notices as one batch from a return register keeps every deadline visible.
Lenders with many post-dated cheques face a separate 30-day window for each dishonour. A batch workflow keeps each cheque's dates on its own row, so no window is missed.
Notices to recipients in Chennai and across Tamil Nadu are served by India Post Speed Post with Acknowledgement Due, with a consignment list and tracking IDs.
How a bulk cheque bounce notice batch works for Chennai
- Upload a CSV of recipients; rows with errors are flagged before drafting.
- An independent advocate reviews the template and a sample of the batch.
- You approve the merged draft; nothing is sent without approval.
- Each notice is signed and sealed on the law firm's letterhead.
- The batch is dispatched by Speed Post with AD and tracked to delivery in Chennai.
Notices are prepared in English; replies and summaries in Tamil and Hindi are available on request.
Where the complaint follows a cheque bounce notice in chennai
For an account payee cheque, the complaint is ordinarily filed before the magistrate court having jurisdiction over the payee's bank branch (Section 142(2)).
If your branch is in Chennai, that is the local magistrate court; an advocate should confirm.
Checklist before you upload your cheque bounce notice in chennai list
- A copy of each cheque and its return memo
- The date each return memo was received
- The drawer's correct postal address and pincode
- The debt or invoice the cheque was issued for
- A register showing the notice deadline for every cheque
Common mistakes in a cheque bounce notice in chennai
- Sending the notice after the 30-day window has passed
- Using the date of the cheque instead of the return memo date to count days
- Claiming an amount that differs from the cheque amount
Pricing for a bulk cheque bounce notice in chennai
| Batch size | Notice fee per notice, excl. GST |
|---|---|
| 1 notice | ₹299 |
| 2 to 10 notices | ₹249 |
| 11 to 50 notices | ₹199 |
| 51 to 100 notices | ₹149 |
| 101 to 250 notices | ₹99 |
| 251 to 500 notices | ₹49 |
| 501 to 999 notices | ₹24 |
| 1,000 notices and above | ₹19 |
Speed Post with Acknowledgement Due is charged separately at ₹70 per notice. Email and WhatsApp delivery is free of cost.
The slab rate applies to every notice in the batch.
Cost examples for a bulk cheque bounce notice in chennai
| Notices | Rate | Notice fee | Speed Post AD | Total with GST, Speed Post | Total with GST, email and WhatsApp only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | ₹199 | ₹9,950 | ₹3,500 | ₹15,871 | ₹11,741 |
| 250 | ₹99 | ₹24,750 | ₹17,500 | ₹49,855 | ₹29,205 |
| 1,000 | ₹19 | ₹19,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹105,020 | ₹22,420 |
GST at 18%. B2B orders receive a GST invoice with input credit.
Order your cheque bounce notice in chennai batch
Prepared notices are reviewed, signed and sealed by an independent advocate on the client's instructions. An advocate-client relationship arises only on written engagement.
Cheque bounce notice in chennai: frequently asked questions
What is the time limit for a cheque bounce notice?
Thirty days from receipt of the bank's information that the cheque was returned. Missing it can end the criminal remedy for that cheque.
Can many cheque bounce notices be sent together?
Yes. Each cheque has its own return date and amount, so each notice is prepared and tracked separately within one batch.
Which court hears the complaint?
Jurisdiction depends on where the payee's bank branch is for an account payee cheque, under Section 142(2). An advocate should confirm for your case.
Can a cheque bounce notice in chennai be dispatched to addresses in Chennai?
Yes. Notices go by India Post Speed Post with Acknowledgement Due to any pincode in India, including Chennai and the rest of Tamil Nadu. Email and WhatsApp copies are free.
How much does a cheque bounce notice in chennai cost in bulk?
The notice fee ranges from ₹299 for one notice to ₹19 per notice at 1,000 or more, excluding GST. Speed Post with AD adds ₹70 per notice; email and WhatsApp delivery is free.
Official sources for a cheque bounce notice in chennai
- India Code: central Acts and amendments
- Reserve Bank of India: fair practice and recovery guidelines
- India Post: Speed Post services and tracking
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