Footwear and leather units are mostly micro and small enterprises, so the MSME Act’s 45-day rule applies to brand and wholesaler buyers; a notice citing it and then Samadhaan recovers most domestic dues. Cheque dues go under Section 138.
Leather and footwear in Kolkata
Kolkata’s trade in Burrabazar, Posta and Howrah still runs on relationships and post-dated cheques, so Section 138 and old-fashioned negotiation both matter. Jute mills, foundries and engineering units supply across eastern India and Bangladesh, and distributors here often carry dues for FMCG brands with slow reconciliation.
90 to 120 day credit to brands and wholesalers, seasonal orders, and returns or markdown claims used to cut payments.
Proof to collect
Typically POs and season orders, delivery challans and e-way bills, invoices, quality acceptance and the brand’s claim correspondence.
- Avoid: season orders accepted on WhatsApp alone
- Avoid: markdown and return claims not challenged in writing
- Avoid: long credit agreed in writing beyond 45 days
Forums in Kolkata
| Route | Forum |
|---|---|
| Section 138 (cheque bounce) | Metropolitan Magistrate courts at Bankshall Court, Calcutta, and Alipore for Section 138 |
| Summary suit / recovery suit | City Civil Court and the Calcutta High Court Commercial Division for recovery suits. |
| MSME Samadhaan | West Bengal Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (detail) |
| Arbitration | As per the contract clause |
How FundRaksha works for leather and footwear suppliers in Kolkata
- 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 Kolkata or before the Council if needed.
30% on recovery, nothing upfront.