Negotiable Instruments Act — Section 2

Explanation re-numbered as Explanation I thereof by Act 55 of 2002, s. 6 (w.e.f. 6-2-2003).

2. Explanation re-numbered as Explanation I thereof by Act 55 of 2002, s. 6 (w.e.f. 6-2-2003).

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1[Explanation II.—It shall be the duty of the banker who receives payment based on an electronic image of a truncated cheque held with him, to verify the prima facie genuineness of the cheque to be truncated and any fraud, forgery or tampering apparent on the face of the instrument that can be verified with due diligence and ordinary care.]

2[131A. Application of Chapter to drafts.—The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to any draft,

as defined in section 85A, as if the draft were a cheque.]

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