Under the Negotiable Instrument Act, what is the validity period for presenting a cheque for payment ?

CS CSEET · Business Laws and Management · PYQS · June 2026
Under the Negotiable Instrument Act, what is the validity period for presenting a cheque for payment ?
(A) 1 month
(B) 3 months
(C) 6 months
(D) 12 months

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Correct answer: (B) 3 months. The effective cheque-validity period is three months under the RBI directions, operative from 1 April 2012.

Topics: Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

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