Evidence act. proving cash receipt in court
S.G.KRISHNAN
(Querist) 01 August 2013
This query is : Resolved
I HAVE TO PROVE CASH PAYMENT MADE TO CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR ISSUED STAMPED RECEIPT. RECEIPT WAS WRITTEN BY ME IN PLAIN PAPER AND HE SIGNED OVER REVENUE STAMP IN MY PRESENCE. NOW IN A SUIT I HAVE TO PROVE THE SAID RECEIPT. CONTRACTOR IS NOT TRACEABLE. IT IS 10 YEAR OLD TRANSACTION. SUMMONS SENT BY THE COURT RETURNED BY BAILIFF SAYING CONTRACTOR WAS THERE BUT NOW WHEREABOUTS ARE NOT KNOWN. PLEASE ADVISE HOW I CAN PROVE THE RECEIPT.
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 15 August 2013
First make the case on PH board WHICH COULD BE DONE only after completion of service of summons.
Ask for substituted service of summons by paper advertisement.