I paid Rs. 6.5 lakhs to a land developer for a plot booking. However, he hasn’t allotted me a plot and gave me a cheque instead, which bounced due to insufficient funds. I don’t have any documents like an agreement or booking receipt. Can I legally claim my money back? How can I prove my payment?

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Law Forum › Category: Cheque Bounce › I paid Rs. 6.5 lakhs to a land developer for a plot booking. However, he hasn’t allotted me a plot and gave me a cheque instead, which bounced due to insufficient funds. I don’t have any documents like an agreement or booking receipt. Can I legally claim my money back? How can I prove my payment?
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Apni Law Staff asked 6 months ago

I paid Rs. 6.5 lakhs to a land developer for a plot booking. However, he hasn’t allotted me a plot and gave me a cheque instead, which bounced due to insufficient funds. I don’t have any documents like an agreement or booking receipt. Can I legally claim my money back? How can I prove my payment?

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Apni Law Staff answered 6 months ago

You can file a civil suit for recovery of the money paid. You can try to prove your payment through bank statements, witness testimonies, and any other relevant evidence. However, the lack of a written agreement makes your claim weaker, so it’s crucial to gather strong evidence.

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