Mera Samvidhaan All of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Chapter II · Of Notes, Billsand Cheques

22“Maturity”.

Section 22 · Chapter II · page 11 of the Act

The maturity of a promissory note or bill of exchange is the date at which it falls due.

Days of grace.—Every promissory note or bill of exchange which is not expressed to be payable on demand, at sight or on presentment is at maturity on the third day after the day on which it is expressed to be payable.

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