People wait to withdraw from a Navi Mumbai ATM on payday. Pic/PTI

Chaos and despair reigned on the first payday since the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes. Thousands returned home empty-handed as banks were unable to allow withdrawals of high amounts due to the ongoing cash crunch. Here are experiences of some Mumbaikars who battled the payday mayhem yesterday.