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 103: Protest for non-payment after dishonour by non-acceptance
In plain words
A bill payable somewhere other than the drawee's stated residence that is dishonoured by non-acceptance can be protested for non-payment at the place of payment, without presenting it again, unless paid by maturity.
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Official text
All bills of exchange drawn payable at some other place than the place mentioned as the residence of the drawee, and which are dishonoured by non-acceptance, may, without further presentment to the drawee, be protested for nonpayment, in the place specified for payment, unless paid before or at maturity.
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