Legal Notice Format for Recovery of Money (Loan or Dues): Free Word Download
If someone has not returned money you lent, or has not paid for goods or work, a written legal notice is usually the first step. It puts the demand on record, often leads to payment or settlement, and is useful evidence if you file a recovery suit later. A suit for recovery of money must generally be filed within 3 years under the Limitation Act, 1963, so do not delay. If the money was paid by a cheque that bounced, use the cheque bounce notice instead, because it has strict time limits.
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How to fill and use it
Common mistakes to avoid
- Waiting too long, so the 3-year limitation period runs out.
- Exaggerating the amount, which weakens your case.
- Making threats beyond lawful action in the notice.
हिंदी में: उधार दिए पैसे या बकाया रकम वापस न मिलने पर यह लीगल नोटिस भेजें। इसमें रकम, तारीखें और सबूत साफ लिखें और 15 या 30 दिन में भुगतान की मांग करें। रिकवरी का केस आमतौर पर 3 साल के अंदर करना होता है, इसलिए देर न करें। चेक बाउंस के लिए अलग नोटिस फॉर्मेट इस्तेमाल करें।
The format
You can read the full format below, copy it, or download the Word file above.
BY REGISTERED POST A.D. / SPEED POST
LEGAL NOTICE FOR RECOVERY OF MONEY
Date: ____________
To,
__________ (name)
__________ (full address)
Sir / Madam,
I, __________ S/o / D/o / W/o __________, resident of __________, hereby serve you with the following legal notice:
1. That on __________, at your request, I gave you a sum of Rs. __________ (Rupees __________ only) as a friendly loan / towards __________, by __________ (bank transfer / cheque No. ___ / cash), and you promised to return it by __________.
[OR: That I supplied goods / did work for you as per invoice / bill No. __________ dated __________ for Rs. __________, which you accepted without objection.]
2. That out of the said amount, you have paid only Rs. __________ on __________, and a sum of Rs. __________ remains due from you.
3. That you have acknowledged this liability by __________ (message / letter / part payment dated ___), but despite my repeated requests you have not paid the balance.
4. That I hereby call upon you to pay me the outstanding amount of Rs. __________ (Rupees __________ only), along with interest at the rate of ___ % per annum from __________ till payment, within __________ (15 / 30) days of receipt of this notice.
5. That if you fail to do so, I shall be constrained to file a suit for recovery of the said amount with interest and costs against you in the competent court, entirely at your risk as to costs and consequences.
A copy of this notice has been retained for record and further action.
Signature: ______________________
Name: ______________________
Address / Mobile: ______________________