Rule 16 — RPR

16. Period of validity of cheque or refund order.– (1) Unless otherwise provided by any law, rule or departmental regulations, a cheque issued in India for making payment or a refund order issued for refund of revenue under these rules shall be valid for three months from the date of issue.

(2) No payment shall be made thereafter unless fresh cheque or refund order is issued by the sanctioning authority. (3) In case of a foreign cheque, the period of validity of such cheque shall be determined according to the laws applicable in that country.