Assam is the distribution and infrastructure gateway to the North-East, so distributors, transporters and contractors carry dues from brands and projects across seven states. Digital notices and remote filing suit the distances; the state Council sits in Guwahati.
Forums for a Assam supplier
| Forum | Hears | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| MSE Facilitation Council | MSME Samadhaan delayed-payment references | Assam Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (detail) |
| Magistrate courts | Section 138 cheque bounce complaints | Where the payee’s bank branch is located |
| Commercial / civil courts | Summary suits, recovery suits, enforcement of awards | District commercial courts; see city pages |
| High Court | Appeals and Section 34 challenges | Gauhati High Court |
Industries and typical dues in Assam
tea, FMCG and pharma distribution, construction and infrastructure, oil and gas supply, bamboo and handicrafts. Most suppliers in these trades are Udyam-registered micro and small enterprises, which makes the MSMED Act’s 45-day rule and statutory interest at three times the bank rate the first lever in any notice.
Cities in Assam
- Payment recovery in Guwahati: FMCG and pharma distribution for the North-East, tea trading, construction and infrastructure
How FundRaksha works in Assam
- Free consultation by phone, WhatsApp or video.
- Legal notice by a dedicated advocate within 24 hours.
- Negotiation and a documented settlement.
- If needed: MSME Samadhaan before the Assam Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council, Section 138, summary suit or arbitration.
30% of the amount recovered, nothing upfront; court fees at actuals.