Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 · Chapter IV: Of Negotiation · O f p r e s e n t m e n t
Section 70: Presentment where no exclusive place specified
In plain words
A note or bill not payable at a specified place must be presented at the place of business, if any, or the usual residence of the maker, drawee or acceptor.
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Official text
A promissory note or bill of exchange, not made payable as mentioned in sections 68 and 69, must be presented for payment at the place of business (if any), or at the usual residence, of the maker, drawee or acceptor thereof, as the case may be.
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Supreme Court judgments citing the section 70
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