NI Act Section 105: Reasonable time

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 · Chapter 10: Of reasonable time

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In determining what is a reasonable time for presentment for acceptance or payment, for giving notice of dishonour and for noting, regard shall be had to the nature of the instrument and the usual course of dealing with respect to similar instruments; and, in calculating such time, public holidays shall be excluded.

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