Payment Recovery Litigation :-
Facing Problems in Recovering Your Money? We Can Help
Many businesses and individuals face situations where payments are not received even after supplying goods, providing services, or completing work. Delayed payments can create serious financial pressure and affect daily business operations.
Payment Recovery Under Indian Law
Payment recovery matters can be handled through different legal provisions depending on the nature of the transaction and dispute.
Some important legal provisions include:
Civil Recovery Suit
A civil suit for recovery of money can be filed under the provisions of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC) where payment is legally due from the opposite party.
Order XXXVII – Summary Suit
In cases involving:
- Invoices,
- Written Agreements,
- Cheques,
- Promissory Notes,
- Or written contracts,
A Summary Suit under Order 37 of CPC may be filed for faster recovery.
Cheque Bounce Cases – Section 138
If a cheque issued towards payment gets dishonoured, legal action may be initiated under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
MSME Payment Recovery
Micro and Small Enterprises can file recovery claims under the MSMED Act, 2006 for delayed payments along with interest on outstanding dues.
Arbitration Proceedings
If the agreement contains an arbitration clause, the dispute may be referred to arbitration under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Legal Notice for Payment Recovery
In many cases, sending a proper legal notice helps in recovering the payment without lengthy litigation.
A legal notice generally includes:
- Details of outstanding dues,
- Invoice details,
- Payment timeline,
- And legal consequences in case of non-payment.
We draft professional legal notices based on the facts of each matter.
Cheque Bounce Matters
If a cheque is dishonoured due to insufficient funds or other reasons, legal action can be taken after serving the mandatory legal notice within the prescribed time.
We assist clients in:
- Drafting cheque bounce notices,
- Filing complaints,
- And handling court proceedings.
MSME Payment Recovery Matters
Small businesses and MSMEs often suffer due to delayed payments from buyers and companies.
Under the MSMED Act, eligible MSMEs can claim:
- Outstanding payment amount,
- And interest on delayed payment.
We assist MSMEs in initiating recovery proceedings before the appropriate authority.
If your payment is stuck or someone has failed to clear your dues, timely legal action can improve the chances of successful recovery.
Connect with Pinak Vidhi Solutions for payment recovery litigation, cheque bounce matters, MSME recovery claims, and legal notice services across India.
