Mera Samvidhaan All of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Chapter V · Of Presentment

75A2[Excuse for delay in presentment for acceptance or payment

Section 75A · Chapter V · page 18 of the Act

Delay in presentment 3[for acceptance or payment] is excused if the delay is caused by circumstances beyond the control of the holder, and not imputable to his default, misconduct or negligence. When the cause of delay ceases to operate, presentment must be made within a reasonable time.]

2 Ins. by Act 25 of 1920, s. 2.

3 Subs. by Act 12 of 1921, s. 3, for “for payment”.

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