Agencies have strong written approvals; a legal notice attaching the approved estimate and proof of delivery usually works, with a summary suit for the balance. Media pass-through costs should be claimed separately. Small agencies with Udyam registration can use Samadhaan.
Advertising, media and marketing services in Delhi
Delhi’s wholesale markets in Chandni Chowk, Gandhi Nagar, Okhla and Bawana run on long informal credit, and a large share of suppliers also sell to government departments and PSUs where payments stall in paperwork. Delhi’s dedicated Section 138 courts move faster than most, and MSME Samadhaan applies fully to government buyers.
Campaign-based billing, media costs paid upfront by the agency, 60 to 120 day client terms and “results” disputes.
Proof to collect
Typically estimates and approvals, release orders, media invoices and proofs of publication, campaign reports and client sign-offs.
- Avoid: starting campaigns on verbal approval
- Avoid: results promised in a pitch deck being treated as a guarantee
- Avoid: not separating agency fee from media cost in the invoice
Forums in Delhi
| Route | Forum |
|---|---|
| Section 138 (cheque bounce) | Metropolitan Magistrate courts at Tis Hazari, Patiala House, Saket, Karkardooma, Rohini, Dwarka and Rouse Avenue for Section 138 |
| Summary suit / recovery suit | District Commercial Courts for recovery suits |
| MSME Samadhaan | Delhi Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (detail) |
| Arbitration | As per the contract clause |
How FundRaksha works for advertising, media and marketing services suppliers in Delhi
- Free assessment of the documents your trade produces.
- Notice within 24 hours, itemising invoices, disputed and undisputed amounts and interest.
- Negotiation and documented settlement.
- Filing in Delhi or before the Council if needed.
30% on recovery, nothing upfront.