Start with a free assessment, get an advocate-signed legal notice within 24 hours, settle if the buyer responds (60% do), and file MSME Samadhaan, Section 138 or a summary suit in Guwahati if not. Nothing upfront; 30% only on recovery.
Business in Guwahati: where dues come from
Guwahati is the gateway to the North-East, so its distributors and transporters carry stock and freight dues for brands serving seven states, and its contractors supply large infrastructure projects. Distances make personal follow-up costly; a digital legal notice and remote filing through Samadhaan or the Guwahati courts work well here.
Main industries: FMCG and pharma distribution for the North-East, tea trading, construction and infrastructure, government supply, logistics.
Courts and the Facilitation Council for Guwahati
| Forum | What it hears | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Magistrate courts | Section 138 cheque bounce complaints | Judicial Magistrate courts, Kamrup (Metro), Guwahati, for Section 138 |
| Civil / Commercial courts | Summary suits and recovery suits | District Court, Kamrup (Metro), and its Commercial Court for recovery suits |
| MSE Facilitation Council | MSME Samadhaan delayed-payment references | Assam Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council, Commissionerate of Industries and Commerce, Government of Assam, Guwahati |
| High Court | Appeals, Section 34 challenges, high-value commercial suits | Gauhati High Court |
See cheque bounce courts in Guwahati and the Assam Facilitation Council.
Which route fits your case
| Your situation | Route | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer ignoring reminders | Legal notice by a dedicated advocate | 24 hours to send; most respond in 7 to 15 days |
| Udyam-registered supplier, payment over 45 days late | MSME Samadhaan | Council target 90 days |
| Cheque bounced | Section 138 complaint | Notice within 30 days; complaint within the following 45 |
| Invoice or contract dues, no real defence | Summary suit | Months, by court calendar |
| Contract with arbitration clause | Arbitration | Usually faster than court |
By industry in Guwahati
- FMCG and consumer goods distribution dues in Guwahati: Brand dues: scheme and claim settlements that lag months; retailer dues: weekly credit that becomes a running balance.
- Logistics, transport and warehousing dues in Guwahati: Monthly freight bills against lorry receipts and PODs, 30 to 60 day terms that stretch to 120, deductions for damage and detention disputes.
- Construction, contractors and building materials dues in Guwahati: Running account bills certified against measurement books, 10% retention held for months, and payment tied to the developer’s own collections.
- Government, PSU and institutional supply dues in Guwahati: Bills pass through inspection, measurement, sanction and audit; delays come from paperwork, budget releases and staff changes rather than refusal.
How FundRaksha works for Guwahati businesses
- Free consultation and case assessment by phone, WhatsApp or video.
- Dedicated advocate assigned and legal notice sent within 24 hours (e-notice plus registered post).
- Negotiation and a documented settlement, secured by post-dated cheques or an e-mandate.
- Filing in Guwahati or before the Council if needed, with the same advocate appearing.
Fee: 30% of the amount recovered, nothing upfront. Court fees at actuals, told before filing.