RESPONSIBILITY OF PAYING BANK
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What is the primary duty of a paying bank when a cheque is presented for payment?
The paying bank must verify the genuineness of the cheque, ensure the drawer's signature matches, and confirm sufficient funds are available before making payment.
What is the paying bank's liability when it pays a cheque bearing a forged endorsement?
Bank is liable as it cannot debit customer's account validly.
Under what section of the Negotiable Instruments Act is a paying bank protected when it pays a crossed cheque in due course?
Section 128 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 protects a paying bank that pays a crossed cheque in good faith and without negligence.
Which section of the NI Act protects a paying bank that pays a bearer cheque in good faith?
Section 85(2) protects payment of bearer cheques in good faith.
What does 'payment in due course' mean for a paying bank?
Payment in due course means payment made in accordance with the apparent tenor of the instrument, in good faith and without negligence, to the person in possession under circumstances which do not afford reasonable grounds for believing that he is not entitled to receive payment.
What must a paying bank verify before honouring a cheque presented by an agent?
Bank must verify agent's authority and valid power of attorney.
When is a paying bank considered negligent in honouring a cheque?
A paying bank is negligent if it pays a cheque without verifying the drawer's signature, ignores material alterations, or pays against a stopped cheque or one with a forged signature.
What is the paying bank's obligation when a cheque is presented through clearing?
Bank must honour or return cheque within prescribed clearing time.
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