Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 · Chapter IX: O F N O T I N G A N D P R O T E S T
Section 102: Notice of protest
In plain words
When the law requires a note or bill to be protested, notice of the protest must be given instead of notice of dishonour, in the same way. The notary who makes the protest can give it.
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Official text
When a promissory note or bill of exchange is required by law to be protested, notice of such protest must be given instead of notice of dishonour, in the same manner and subject to the same conditions; but the notice may be given by the notary public who makes the protest.
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