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Legal Notice for Recovery of Money (Commercial Dues)

Use for unpaid dues from any party (including where you are not Udyam-registered, or the dues are a loan/advance). It records the breach, the claim and interest, and warns of suit. For commercial disputes of ₹3 lakh or more, the next step is usually mandatory pre-institution mediation.

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Your business name *

Your registered address *

Your GSTIN

Authorised signatory *

Signatory designation

Recipient name *

Attention (person / designation)

Recipient address *

What the money is for *

Amount due (₹) *

Date the amount fell due *

Interest claimed (% p.a.)Use the contractual rate if one was agreed; otherwise a reasonable commercial rate.

Days given to pay

Place *

Date *

Laws this relies on

Indian Contract Act, 1872 · Section 73Compensation for loss caused by breach of contract.
Commercial Courts Act, 2015 · Section 12ACommercial suits of ₹3 lakh+ need pre-institution mediation unless urgent interim relief is sought.
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 · Order XXXVIISummary suit for debts on written contracts, bills and cheques.
Limitation Act, 1963Suit for money generally within three years from the due date.

How to execute

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Send by Registered Post AD or Speed Post with tracking, and by e-mail. Keep the postal receipt and tracking printout as proof of service. Ideally issued on an advocate's letterhead.

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This is a general template, not legal advice. Laws, stamp duty and procedures vary by state and change over time — have a qualified advocate review it for your facts before signing or sending.