Late payment of a demand attracts simple interest per month at
AHalf per cent
BOne per cent
CTwo per cent
DThree per cent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. One per cent
Section 220(2) charges simple interest at one per cent for every month or part of a month after the due period.
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