Recover delayed payments under the MSMED Act
If you are a micro or small enterprise and a buyer has not paid you on time, the law gives you a structured route to recover your dues — with interest.
From assessment to filing and follow-up
New delayed-payment cases are filed online on the Ministry of MSME’s Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) portal and are decided by the MSE Facilitation Council of the supplier’s state.
Case Assessment
Checking eligibility, invoices, acceptance and the delay before a case is filed.
Udyam Registration
Registering as a micro or small enterprise, if you are not registered yet.
Claim Computation
A statement of dues, with interest computed under Section 16 of the MSMED Act, 2006.
ODR Portal Filing
Preparing and filing the reference on the MSME ODR portal.
Conciliation Support
Documentation and preparation support during online conciliation.
Case Tracking
Following the case and keeping you informed at every stage.
From first call to filing
Assess
We review invoices, delivery proof and the delay to confirm the claim.
Compute
We compute the principal and the interest payable under the Act.
File
We prepare and file the reference on the ODR portal.
Follow up
We track the case through conciliation and keep you updated.
Documents you’ll typically need
The stronger your paper trail, the stronger your case. We tell you if anything is missing.
- Udyam registration certificate
- Purchase order or contract with the buyer
- Invoices raised and proof of delivery or acceptance
- Ledger or statement of account of the buyer
- Correspondence about the outstanding payment
- GST returns showing the supplies (helpful supporting evidence)
Common questions
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Who can file a delayed-payment case?
Micro and small enterprises registered under Udyam can file against buyers who have not paid on time. Generally, the protection applies to supplies made while the enterprise was registered.
How much time does a buyer have to pay?
Payment is due by the agreed date, but the agreed period cannot exceed 45 days from the day of acceptance. If no date is agreed, payment is due within 15 days.
What interest can I claim?
The Act provides for compound interest, with monthly rests, at three times the bank rate notified by the Reserve Bank of India, from the date the payment became due.
What happens after the case is filed?
The Facilitation Council first attempts conciliation. If the dispute is not settled, it can proceed to arbitration.
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- A written checklist before we start
- Scope and fees agreed before work begins
- Acknowledgement shared for every filing
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