Supreme Court Demolition Guidelines 2024: Notice, Hearing and Accountability
Explaining the 13 November 2024 demolition judgment, its procedural safeguards, exceptions and limits on punitive state action.
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Timing matters
Civil money claims are generally subject to three years, but the starting date and effect of acknowledgements or part-payments need review. For cheque dishonour, the payee must give demand notice within 30 days of receiving bank dishonour information; the drawer has 15 days from notice receipt to pay. Check the separate complaint-filing limit.
Immediate steps
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Gather proof of the loan or payment
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Send a written demand or legal notice
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If a cheque bounced, send notice within 30 days of the bank memo
What not to do
- Do not threaten or harass the debtor
- Do not let the limitation period run out
- Do not part with original promissory notes
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