My company issued me a post-dated cheque for my last month’s salary after I resigned. But, when I went to the bank today, they said the company stopped payment on the cheque. Can I send a legal notice under section 138 demanding my salary within 10 days? What other steps should I take to recover my dues from the company?

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Law Forum › Category: Cheque Bounce › My company issued me a post-dated cheque for my last month’s salary after I resigned. But, when I went to the bank today, they said the company stopped payment on the cheque. Can I send a legal notice under section 138 demanding my salary within 10 days? What other steps should I take to recover my dues from the company?
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My company issued me a post-dated cheque for my last month’s salary after I resigned. But, when I went to the bank today, they said the company stopped payment on the cheque. Can I send a legal notice under section 138 demanding my salary within 10 days? What other steps should I take to recover my dues from the company?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Yes, you can send a legal notice under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act demanding your salary within 10 days. You should also file a complaint with the labor commissioner and consider filing a civil suit for recovery of your dues.

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