The route that works
Packaging units are mostly Udyam-registered small manufacturers supplying larger buyers, so the MSME Act route is strong: notice citing the 45-day rule, then Samadhaan with statutory interest. Artwork approvals defeat most quality disputes.
How dues arise in packaging and printing
45 to 90 day terms against POs and artwork approvals, with payment delayed by claims about print quality or quantity.
Proof that wins
The claim is built from POs, approved artwork and proofs, delivery challans and GRNs, invoices and quality acceptance. The buyer’s own replies (“will pay next week”) are admissions; part-payments and signed ledger confirmations restart the three-year limitation period.
Mistakes that weaken a claim
- Printing without signed artwork approval
- Dies and cylinders made without a PO
- Short-shipment claims not answered in writing
Where packaging and printing dues concentrate
What FundRaksha does
- Free assessment of your invoices and documents.
- Legal notice by a dedicated advocate within 24 hours, built around your trade’s paperwork.
- Negotiation, with disputed items separated from undisputed dues.
- MSME Samadhaan, Section 138, summary suit or arbitration if needed.
30% of the amount recovered; nothing upfront.