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The payment voucher is signed in an execution case. I didn't receive the amount in my account. Should I go and collect the cheque or the court will do an online transfer to my account?
I have already shared my account number with the court.
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How long does a Dubai Court Treasury transfer take after a Commercial Execution request?




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Q: Good day,
How long does it take for the money from the Dubai Court Treasury to be transferred to the appellant’s IBAN account after a request in Commercial Execution?
It has been one month since the payment from the bank was transferred to the treasury, and six days since I requested that amount to be transferred to me.
The process is taking too long, and it is unfair to my livelihood.





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How long does it take for the court to release funds deposited in the court's treasury?




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How long does it take for the Dubai court to release funds deposited in the court's treasury?





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