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State Bank of India v. Mr Anish Thomas

DRT4 Mar 2023OA/211/2022

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What is this about?

Debts Recovery Tribunal allowed an original application filed by State Bank of India for recovery of Rs. 44,43,718.73 from two defendants who defaulted on a credit facility. The tribunal held the defendants jointly and severally liable and authorized recovery via sale of mortgaged flats or other assets.

What did the court decide?

Declaration that defendants are jointly and severally liable to pay Rs. 44,43,718.73 with interest at 9.45% p.a., and authorization for recovery by sale of mortgaged properties and other assets.

State Bank of India versus Mr Anish Thomas — Banking and Recovery | DRT (2023)

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“ORIGINALAPPLICATION” No. 211 of 2022

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BEFORE THE DEBTS RECOVERY TRIBUNAL, JAIPUR PRESENT- SHRI VIVEK SAXENA

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PRESIDING OFFICER

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O.A. NO. 211 OF 2022

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DATE OF DELIVERY OF ORDER 04.03.2023

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STATE BANK OF INDIA

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Branch Office – SARB, Matrix Mall, Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur

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…..Applicant Bank…..

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VERSUS

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1. MR. ANISH THOMAS

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S/o Mr. Chakalamotha Lona Thomas

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R/o Flat No. 404, Mahima Panorama,

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Jagatpura, Jaipur (Raj.)

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2. M/S SHIV SHAKTI REAL HOMES PVT. LTD. 501-503, Diamond Tower, Near Purani Chungi,

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Ajmer Road, Jaipur (Raj.)

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……Defendants…..

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Counsel for the Applicant Bank Sh. Jhabar Swami Defendants Ex parte

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JUDGMENT

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This Original Application was filed by Applicant Bank against Defendants on 01.02.2022 for recovery of an amount of Rs 44,43,718.73 with pendentlite and future interest and cost.

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As per O.A., Defendants approached the Applicant Bank for financial assistance. After due consideration, credit facility was sanctioned by the Applicant Bank in favour of Defendants. Defendants failed to maintain financial

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discipline and therefore, their loan account was classified as NPA. Applicant Bank has therefore, filed this original application for recovery of its dues against the Defendants.

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Defendants were proceeded ex parte on 23.11.2022.

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Heard arguments and perused the record.

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6 As stated supra, the Applicant Bank filed the evidence affidavit coupled with the recitals in the documents, viz Exhibit A/1 to A/30 marked on behalf of the applicant bank, clinches the claim of the applicant bank against the Defendants. Hence, I hold that the Defendants are jointly & severally liable to pay to the applicant bank the claim made in O.A. with future interest and costs.

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In the result, this O.A. No. 211 of 2022 is allowed declaring that:-

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a) The Defendants are jointly & severally liable to pay to the applicant bank a sum of Rs. 44,43,718.73 (Rupees Forty Four Lac Forty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Eighteen and Seventy Three Paisa only) with future interest @ 9.45% p.a. (Simple) from 01.02.2022 till the date of realization.

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b) The applicant bank is entitled to recover the above amount by sale of mortgaged property – Residential Flat at Flat No. 910, 9^th Floor, Tower Tulip, Shivraj Residency, Omaxe City, Ajmer Road, jaipur (Raj.) & Flat No. 810, 8^th Floor, Tower Tulip, Shivraj Residency, Village Bagru Khurd, Bhamboria, Jaipur (Raj.) as well as from the personal movable and immovable properties/assets of Defendants. The applicant bank is entitled to proceed against the same towards recovery of its debt.

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c) The applicant bank is entitled to the costs of the O.A.

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The recovery certificate be issued forthwith and be sent to the Recovery Officer, DRT, Jaipur.

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Parties are directed to appear before the Recovery Officer, DRT, Jaipur on 04.06.2023 .

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Prepare Recovery Certificate accordingly.

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A copy of the Judgment and Recovery Certificate be given or sent by registered post to each of the parties free. A copy of the Recovery Certificate be sent to the Recovery Officer of this Tribunal for necessary action as per the law.

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(Vivek Saxena) Presiding Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal, Jaipur

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Order pronounced in the open court today i.e. 04.03.2023 .

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(Vivek Saxena) Presiding Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal, Jaipur

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BEFORE THE DEBTS RECOVERY TRIBUNAL, JAIPUR PRESENT- SHRI VIVEK SAXENA

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PRESIDING OFFICER

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O.A. NO. 211 OF 2022

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DATE OF DELIVERY OF ORDER 04.03.2023

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RECOVERY CERTIFICATE

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(UNDER SUB Section 22 of the Recovery of Debts due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 (Act 51 of 1993)

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STATE BANK OF INDIA

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Branch Office – SARB, Matrix Mall, Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur

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…..Applicant Bank…..

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VERSUS

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1. MR. ANISH THOMAS

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S/o Mr. Chakalamotha Lona Thomas

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R/o Flat No. 404, Mahima Panorama,

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Jagatpura, Jaipur (Raj.)

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2. M/S SHIV SHAKTI REAL HOMES PVT. LTD. 501-503, Diamond Tower, Near Purani Chungi, Ajmer Road, Jaipur (Raj.)

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……Defendants…..

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Recovery Certificate for Rs. 44,43,718.73

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In terms of final order dated 04.03.2023 passed by this Tribunal in the above mentioned case, it is ordered that the-

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a) The Defendants are jointly & severally liable to pay to the applicant bank a sum of Rs. 44,43,718.73 (Rupees Forty Four Lac Forty Three Thousand Seven Hundred Eighteen and Seventy Three Paisa only) with future interest @ 9.45% p.a. (Simple) from 01.02.2022 till the date of realization.

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b) The applicant bank is entitled to recover the above amount by sale of mortgaged property – Residential Flat at Flat No. 910, 9^th Floor, Tower Tulip, Shivraj Residency, Omaxe City, Ajmer Road, jaipur (Raj.) & Flat No. 810, 8^th Floor, Tower Tulip, Shivraj

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Residency, Village Bagru Khurd, Bhamboria, Jaipur (Raj.) as well as from the personal movable and immovable properties/assets of Defendants. The applicant bank is entitled to proceed against the same towards recovery of its debt.

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c) The applicant bank is entitled to the costs of the O.A. Parties are directed to appear before the Recovery Officer, DRT, Jaipur on 04.06.2023 .

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The Recovery Officer shall realize the amount as per this Certificate in the manner and mode prescribed under Section 25 and 28 of the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993 (as amended from time to time) from the above named Certificate Debtor.

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This Certificate has been issued under my signatures and seal of the Tribunal on this 04.03.2023 .

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(Vivek Saxena) Presiding Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal, Jaipur

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BEFORE THE DEBTS RECOVERY TRIBUNAL, JAIPUR PRESENT- SHRI VIVEK SAXENA

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PRESIDING OFFICER

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O.A. NO. 211 OF 2022

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DATE OF DELIVERY OF ORDER 04.03.2023

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SCHEDULE TO RECOVERY CERTIFICATE MEMO OF COST

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STATE BANK OF INDIA

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Branch Office – SARB, Matrix Mall, Jawahar Nagar, Jaipur

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…..Applicant Bank…..

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VERSUS

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1. MR. ANISH THOMAS

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S/o Mr. Chakalamotha Lona Thomas

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R/o Flat No. 404, Mahima Panorama,

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Jagatpura, Jaipur (Raj.)

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2. M/S SHIV SHAKTI REAL HOMES PVT. LTD. 501-503, Diamond Tower, Near Purani Chungi,

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Ajmer Road, Jaipur (Raj.)

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……Defendants…..

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S.No.	Item of Costs	Amount (Rs.)
1	Fee on the Application	47,000.00
2	Process Fee (Inc. Publication)	NIL
3	Advocate Fee	1,250.00
4	Commission/Receiver/Valuation	NIL
5.	Miscellaneous Charges	NIL
	Total	48,250.00

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Presiding Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal, Jaipur

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04.03.2023

Counsel:

Sh. Jhabar Swami, Counsel for Applicant Bank Defendants are ex parte

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Judgment dictated separately and pronounced in the open court. As per order the O.A. is allowed. Recovery Certificate be prepisd accordingly and the Registry is directed to verify the Recovery Certificate as per Regulation 24(1) and (2) of Debts Recovery Tribunal Jaipur Regulation 2015 and after verification place the same before the Tribunal.

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(Vivek Saxena) Presiding Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal, Jaipur

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04.03.2023

Counsel:

Sh. Jhabar Swami, Counsel for Applicant Bank Defendants are ex parte

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The Tribunal vide order dated 04.03.2023 , directed the Registrar to verify the Recovery Certificate as per Regulation 24(1) and (2) of Debts Recovery Tribunal Jaipur Regulation 2015.

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The Registrar vide order dated 04.03.2023 verified the Recovery Certificate as per Regulation 24(1) and (2) of Debts Recovery Tribunal Jaipur Regulation 2015. Recovery Certificate is prepisd accordingly. Copy of the Judgment and Recovery Certificate be given free to the concerned parties as well as be sent to the Recovery Officer for further proceedings. File be put up before the Registrar for compliance. After compliance file be consigned to record.

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(Vivek Saxena) Presiding Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal, Jaipur

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DEBTS RECOVERY TRIBUNAL, JAIPUR

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ORIGINAL APPLICATION NO. 211 of 2022

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The Recovery Certificate prepisd in compliance of order dated 04.03.2023 passed by Hon’ble Presiding Officer, DRT, Jaipur in Original Application No. 211 of 2022 Title State Bank of India Vs Anish Thomas & Anr. has been checked and may be verified.

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Section Officer

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Assistant Registrar

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On the basis of the report of Section Officer the Recovery Certificate is verified. The Recovery Certificate is placed below for the signature of Hon’ble Presiding Officer please.

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Assistant Registrar

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Hon’ble Presiding Officer

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