Sunday, February 19, 2012

Validity of Cheques Reduced from 6 to 3 Months: Saving Sundays

Payment of Cheques/Drafts/Pay Orders/Banker’s Cheques – Validity period slashed to 3 months from 6 months : RBI Circular

This is to inform you guys that with effect from 1st Apr 2012, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) vide its Notification No.RBI/2011-12/251, DBOD.AML BC.No.47/14.01.001/2011-12 dtd. November 4, 2011, has announced a major change in slashing the validity period for Cheques/Drafts/Pay orders/Banker’s cheques from 6 months to 3 months.
This was done to protect public interest & banking policy, as in practice some persons were taking undue advantage over these instruments by circulating it in the market like cash for six months.

For your ready reference, view the Circular dated 04 Nov 2011 issued by Reserve Bank of India in the following link:

Just remember to ensure that your Cheques/Drafts/Pay orders/Banker’s cheques are presented for payment on time within 3 months instead of 6 months from the date of the instrument to avoid unnecessary waste of time and money.

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