The notice should tie each milestone to its certificate and demand release of retention after the test period. EPC contracts usually carry arbitration clauses; Udyam-registered installers and suppliers can use MSME Samadhaan against commercial buyers.
Solar, EV and renewable energy suppliers in Chennai
Chennai’s auto cluster in Oragadam, Sriperumbudur and Ambattur means thousands of tier-2 and tier-3 component suppliers waiting on large buyers, often beyond the MSME Act’s 45-day limit. Leather exporters in Pallavaram and engineering job-workers in Guindy face similar delays. MSME Samadhaan before the Tamil Nadu Facilitation Council is a strong route for Udyam-registered units here.
Milestone payments tied to commissioning and subsidy release, retention until performance tests, and developers waiting on their own financing.
Proof to collect
Typically EPC contract and milestone schedule, commissioning and performance certificates, delivery records and invoices.
- Avoid: commissioning certificates not collected
- Avoid: subsidy-linked payment terms with no fallback date
- Avoid: performance guarantees broader than the equipment warranty
Forums in Chennai
| Route | Forum |
|---|---|
| Section 138 (cheque bounce) | Metropolitan Magistrate courts at Egmore, George Town, Saidapet and Alandur for Section 138 |
| Summary suit / recovery suit | City Civil Court and the Madras High Court Commercial Division for recovery suits. |
| MSME Samadhaan | Tamil Nadu Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (detail) |
| Arbitration | As per the contract clause |
How FundRaksha works for solar, ev and renewable energy suppliers suppliers in Chennai
- 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 Chennai or before the Council if needed.
30% on recovery, nothing upfront.