Monday, April 17, 2017

Power of attorney holder can also file a complaint for dishonoring of cheque: HC

In general, a person who is entitled to prefer a complaint for dishonoring of cheque under the Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881 must be a “payee or a holder in due course” but law does not insist on that payee or holder in due course should personally file a complaint. His duly authorized power of attorney can also file a complaint on his behalf if cheque is issued in discharge of a legally enforceable debt.

Therefore, filing of complaint in respect of an offence under section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act is permissible through holder of power of attorney. - [2017] 80 taxmann.com 72 (Madras)

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