Section 138 NI Act Cheque Dishonour Legal Notice

LEGAL NOTICE UNDER SECTION 138 OF THE NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT, 1881 Date: [DATE] To, [DRAWER_NAME] [DRAWER_ADDRESS] [DRAWER_CITY], [DRAWER_STATE] – [DRAWER_PIN] Through Registered Post / Speed Post Dear [DRAWER_NAME], I, [ADVOCATE_NAME], Advocate (Bar Council No. [BAR_COUNCIL_NO]), am writing this notice on behalf of and under instructions from my client [PAYEE_NAME], residing at [PAYEE_ADDRESS] (hereinafter referred to as "my client"). 1. ISSUANCE OF CHEQUE That you issued a cheque bearing No. [CHEQUE_NO], dated [CHEQUE_DATE], drawn on [BANK_NAME], [BRANCH] Branch, in favour of my client, for a sum of ₹[CHEQUE_AMOUNT_FIGURES] (Rupees [CHEQUE_AMOUNT_WORDS] only), towards [REASON_FOR_CHEQUE]. 2. PRESENTMENT AND DISHONOUR That my client presented the said cheque for encashment through their banker. The said cheque was returned unpaid on [DISHONOUR_DATE] vide dishonour memo / cheque return memo bearing reference No. [DISHONOUR_MEMO_NO] with the remark "[REASON_FOR_DISHONOUR]". 3. DEMAND In view of the aforesaid dishonour, my client hereby demands that you pay a sum of ₹[CHEQUE_AMOUNT_FIGURES] (Rupees [CHEQUE_AMOUNT_WORDS] only), being the exact amount of the said cheque, within FIFTEEN (15) days from the date of receipt of this notice. 4. CONSEQUENCES OF NON-PAYMENT If you fail to make the payment of ₹[CHEQUE_AMOUNT_FIGURES] (Rupees [CHEQUE_AMOUNT_WORDS] only) within the said 15-day period, my client shall be constrained to initiate criminal proceedings against you under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, read with Section 142 thereof, without any further notice, at your risk, cost, and consequences. Please treat this notice as a legal demand and govern yourself accordingly. Yours faithfully, [ADVOCATE_NAME] Advocate [ADVOCATE_ADDRESS] [ADVOCATE_PHONE] [ADVOCATE_EMAIL] Copy to: [PAYEE_NAME]