Central Act
The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
An Act to define and amend the law relating to Promissory Notes, Bills of Exchange and Cheques.
| Act number | 26 of 1881 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1881-12-09 |
| In force from | 1882-03-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Finance |
| Department | Department of Financial Services |
| Sections | 155 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 come into force?
It came into force on 1882-03-01, having been enacted on 1881-12-09.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Finance (Department of Financial Services).
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