# The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 63: Drawee's time for deliberation

- Act: The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (Act 26 of 1881)
- In force from: 1882-03-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Finance
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/ni-act/section/63/

## Text

The holder must, if so required by the drawee of a bill of exchange presented to him for acceptance, allow the drawee 1[forty-eight] hours (exclusive of public holidays) to consider whether he will accept it.

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