It is advisable to reply to notice within the stipulated time as not replying to the notice can benefit the Addressee.

The following important points should be kept in mind once a notice is received.

• Reading the notice carefully: It is important to read the legal notice properly in order to understand the issue and the concerns raised by the other party. After going through the notice thoroughly, if the receiver feels like the concerns raised in the notice can be resolved amicably then a conversation should be initiated immediately.
• Contacting a Lawyer: If the contents mentioned in the notice is not clear, then one must contact a profound lawyer who can take further legal action regarding the matter. Also, one must keep a record of the time of receiving the notice which will be advantageous even if the opposite party takes the matter to the court.
• Briefing the lawyer: This is the most important step to follow. You must escalate the entire matter to your appointed lawyer, providing him with all the requisite information about the facts, place, time and events related to the issue etc. which will help your Lawyer to draft a proper reply presenting your side of the argument.
• Sending the reply: Once the reply notice is drafted by your Lawyer on your behalf, it is sent through registered post or courier. A copy of the reply is also kept by your lawyer for future reference.

If one doesn't respond to the legal notice within the stipulated period of time, then eventually the aggrieved party will file a suit in the appropriate Court of Law. Once the suit is filed in the Court, the Court will send order the respondent to appear before the Court and answer the charges pressed as by the opposite party.

Benefits of A Legal Notice

• Warning: A legal notice acts as a warning as it ensures that the offender is made aware of his/her duties to be performed along with the consequences of non-compliance.
• Caveat: The respondent is informed regarding the potential litigation and opportunity to rectify his/her error.
• Resolution of Dispute: Both parties are given a fair chance to resolve their dispute by negotiating between them, without dragging the matter to the court.
• Amicable Settlement: The process of litigation is time as well as money consuming in lieu of which direct settlement via legal notice makes things quicker and easier.