Question
I have lent 150,000 taka to an acquaintance of mine. 300 taka has been spent on stamp duty. Eight months have passed since the due date but I have not received my money back. Although he has given me a start date, he still hasn’t paid me. I have a record of our phone conversation. The person who borrowed the money is a primary school teacher. What should I do now? If I file a case, how much can it cost me?
Answer
The primary school teacher’s status assures you that you will get a quick response. File a case in court with a photocopy of the stamp duty under section 420/406. The court will issue a summons to the defendant on the first day. Since he is a government employee and a respected teacher, hopefully he will settle with you before the hearing. You will recover your money by filing a case with confidence. The teacher will certainly not want to go to court, and if he doesn’t, he must repay your money. It is difficult to say how much it will cost, but it is best to talk to a lawyer in your district and make a decision.