The Acknowledgement Receipt of Cheque is a crucial document in Indian business and personal transactions, providing written evidence of cheque payments. It should be used whenever a cheque payment is received to establish a clear record of the transaction. The document typically includes the date of receipt, cheque details (number, bank, amount), payer and payee information, and purpose of payment. Operating under Indian jurisdiction, particularly the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, and the Indian Contract Act, 1872, this receipt serves multiple purposes: it confirms the transfer of the cheque, provides proof of payment for both parties, and can be crucial evidence in case of payment disputes or bounced cheques. For businesses, it also helps maintain accurate financial records and comply with accounting requirements.

1. Receipt Header: Date, location, and unique receipt number if applicable

2. Parties Information: Full names and addresses of both the person issuing the cheque and the person receiving it

3. Cheque Details: Cheque number, bank name, branch, date, and amount (both in figures and words)

4. Purpose of Payment: Clear statement of what the payment is for

5. Acknowledgement Statement: Formal statement acknowledging receipt of the cheque

6. Signature Block: Space for signature, name, and date of the person receiving the cheque