Question

Bill of exchange
If due date of bill falls on _____ the due date will be next business day.

• A. Public holiday
• B. Sudden public holiday
• C. Private holiday
• D. Birthday

Answer 1

The correct option is B Sudden public holiday

If the day of maturity falls on a public holiday, the instrument is payable on the next preceding business day. he expression “Public Holiday” includes Sundays and any other day declared by the Central Government, by notification in the Official Gazette, to be a public holiday. However if the date falls on a sudden public holiday, the the bill shall be due on the following day.