Act Number: 26

Act Name: The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Year: 1881

Enactment Date: 1881-12-09

Long Title: An Act to define and amend the law relating to Promissory Notes, Bills of Exchange and Cheques.

Ministry: Ministry of Finance

Department: Department of Financial Services

Section 22: ''Maturity''.
    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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