It is seen from the submlssibns-made that there is an issue with regard to whether the petitioner is a partner of S"1 respondent partnership-firm or not. As already stated, a civil suit In this-regard Is also pending. This-<is a disputed fact apd has to be decided only in the main appeal oh considering: the documents in support of either side. As of how, this appeal is ’filed challenging;the order passed by the Ld. Presiding Officer,' DRT,.Aurangabad, in SA 242/2024. petitioner claims himself as a patther ofi* respondent,’ the borrower. Then, he is as good as a borrower like the 3fa respondent; Pre-deposit is mandatory. Petitioner has to. cross the threshold of making pre-deposit for entertaining this appeal. The due as ion 07.092021 was: Rs.22,67,08,777i98p. Therefore, this Tribunal directs the petitioner to make a pre-deposit of 25% of Rs?22;p7,08,77-7.98p, which, comes to Rs.5,5i,77,194.50p, rounded Off to Rs.5,51;7.7,195A In two equal instalments, of which first instalment of.Rs.2,75,88,597.50p, rounde'd off to ^2,75,88,598/;,; Shall be paid oh or before 17.05.2025 (tomorrow), On such payment, taking, of possession by respondent bank-scheduled on .19.05.2025 shall be deferred till hext date pf hearlng.^aflureio deposit the llt Instalment by 17^05.2025, respondent bank will be at liberty to proceed further in the manner known to. Jaw. The. second Instalment of Rs.2,75,88;5'98/- has to be paid within four1 weeks thereafter, i.e’., on or
