Made under: Demand before suit; CPC s.80 against the Government
Legal notice — demand before going to court
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For example: a full refund, a replacement, compensation, the cost of the case — one demand per line, with the amount.
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The document
LEGAL NOTICE
From: ________________, ________________
To: ________________, ________________
By registered post / speed post Date: ________________
Subject: Notice for ________________
Made under: a demand before suit. Before suing the Government or a public officer, two months' notice is mandatory — Section 80 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
Sir / Madam,
1. The facts of the dealings between us:
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2. What is due from you: ________________. Amount (if any): ₹________________.
3. You are hereby called upon to meet the above demand within ...... days of receiving this notice, failing which I shall be free to take appropriate civil and / or criminal proceedings against you, at your risk as to costs and consequences.
4. A copy of this notice is retained in my records.
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Place: ________________What to attach
- Copies of the documents behind the claim (agreement, bills, correspondence) — keep the originals.
- The registered or speed post receipt and tracking; a copy of the notice.
- Against the Government or a public officer: the s.80 notice two months before suing is mandatory.