The Carriage by Road Act, 2007
16. Notice for
institution of a suit. -
No suit or other
legal proceeding shall be instituted against a common carrier for any loss of,
or damage to, the consignment, unless notice in writing of the loss or damage
to the consignment has been served on the common carrier before the institution
of the suit or other legal proceeding and within one hundred and eighty days
from the date of booking of the consignment by the consignor.