Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 · Chapter IV: Of Negotiation · O f p r e s e n t m e n t
Section 65: Hours for presentment
In plain words
Presentment for payment must be made during usual business hours, and at a bank within banking hours.
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Official text
Presentment for payment must be made during the usual hours of business and, if at a banker's within banking hours.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 15 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.
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