Section 75A
Excuse for delay in presentment for acceptance or payment.
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
About this Act
An Act to define and amend the law relating to Promissory Notes, Bills of Exchange and Cheques.
1[75A. Excuse for delay in presentment for acceptance or payment--Delay in presentment 2[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.]
Notes
1. Ins. by Act 25 of 1920, s. 2.
2. Subs. by Act 12 of 1921, s. 3, for "for payment".
2. Subs. by Act 12 of 1921, s. 3, for "for payment".