What recovery costs with FundRaksha
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Consultation and case assessment | Free |
| Legal notice by a dedicated advocate | Included |
| Calls, negotiation and settlement | Included |
| Filing and appearances (Samadhaan, Section 138, suit, arbitration) | Included |
| Our fee | 30% of the amount recovered, charged only when you receive it |
| Court fees and statutory charges | At actuals, paid by you, told upfront before filing |
| Not included | Field visits, investigators or skip-tracing, tax or GST disputes: only if you ask, billed separately |
Example: a ₹5,00,000 invoice recovered in full costs ₹1,50,000 in fees and you receive ₹3,50,000; if ₹2,00,000 is recovered, the fee is ₹60,000; if nothing is recovered, the fee is ₹0.
Compared with the usual options
| FundRaksha | Law firm retainer | Collection agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| To start | ₹0 | Retainer, often ₹25,000–₹1,00,000 | Registration or advance fee |
| Per hearing or per month | ₹0 | Per appearance or monthly | Monthly charges common |
| If nothing is recovered | ₹0 | Fees still payable | Advance not refunded |
| On success | 30% | Fees plus success bonus | 10–30% plus charges |
Recovering B2B dues in Lucknow: what is specific here
As Uttar Pradesh’s capital, Lucknow has a large base of contractors and suppliers to government departments, hospitals and infrastructure projects, where bills are approved slowly rather than refused. Chikan garment units in Chowk and Aminabad sell to retailers nationwide on credit. MSME Samadhaan applies to government buyers, and the Facilitation Council sits in the state.
Main industries: chikan embroidery and garments, government and PSU supply, construction and infrastructure, pharma distribution and education services.
Courts: Chief Judicial Magistrate and Judicial Magistrate courts, Lucknow, for Section 138; District Court, Lucknow, and its Commercial Court for recovery suits.
MSME claims: Udyam-registered micro and small suppliers in Lucknow file on MSME Samadhaan, heard by the Uttar Pradesh Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (Directorate of Industries, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur). The Council sits where the supplier is, so a Lucknow supplier can pursue a buyer in another state from home.
How recovery works for a business in Lucknow
- Free consultation and case assessment. Send us the invoice, purchase order or delivery proof and the buyer’s messages. We tell you what is recoverable and how.
- Dedicated advocate within 24 hours. Your advocate sends a legal notice as an e-notice the same day and by registered post, with proof of delivery saved.
- Negotiation and settlement. The advocate calls the buyer, explains the consequences and agrees a payment plan. About 60% of our cases close here.
- Filing if needed. MSME Samadhaan before the Uttar Pradesh Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council, a Section 138 complaint in the Lucknow magistrate courts, a summary suit or arbitration, handled by the same advocate.
You pay nothing upfront. Our fee is 30% of the amount actually recovered; if nothing is recovered there is no fee. Court fees, where a matter is filed, are borne by you and told to you in advance.