Letter

Demand for Payment Letter

A firm letter formally demanding payment of an overdue amount within a stated deadline.

DEMAND FOR PAYMENT

[Company Letterhead]

Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

To,
[Recipient Name]
[Client Company Name]
[Client Address]

Subject: Final demand for outstanding payment of Rs. [Amount]

Dear [Mr./Ms. Recipient Name],

Despite our earlier reminders dated [Reminder Dates], the sum of Rs. [Amount] due against Invoice No. [Invoice No.] dated [Invoice Date] remains outstanding.

You are hereby called upon to clear the entire outstanding amount within [Number] days from the date of this letter. Kindly treat this as a final demand.

Please note that failing payment within the said period, we shall be constrained to initiate appropriate recovery proceedings, including action under the Negotiable Instruments Act / a civil suit, at your risk as to cost and consequences.

We would, however, prefer an amicable resolution and urge you to settle the dues promptly.

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[Your Name]
[Designation], [Company Name]

Before you use it — fill in / check

  • From (Company Name)
  • To (Debtor Name)
  • Subject / Amount Due
  • Date

How to use this template

  1. Read through and replace every [bracketed] or blank placeholder with your actual details.
  2. Delete any clause that doesn't apply and add anything specific to your situation.
  3. Click Print / Save as PDF to download, or Copy text to paste into your letterhead.
  4. Get it signed / stamped / notarised as required, and keep a copy for your records.

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