A complaint, against the drawer of a cheques, dishonoured for insufficiency, etc., of funds, must be…

Within one month of the date on which the cause-of-action arises

Within thirty days of the receipt of information from the bank regarding the return of the cheques as unpaid

Within fifteen days of the expiration of notice sent to the drawer of such cheques by the payee, demanding payment of dues

Within six months from the date on which the cheque is drawn