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Hdfc Bank v. Mr Dhima Ram

DRT17 Jun 2023OA/924/2022

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What is this about?

In an original application for recovery of dues, the DRT held the defendants jointly and severally liable to pay Rs. 22.97 lakhs with future interest. The court declared the bank entitled to recover the debt via sale of hypothecated commercial vehicles and other assets, and authorized the issuance of a recovery certificate.

What did the court decide?

Defendants ordered to jointly and severally pay Rs. 22,97,516.47 plus future interest at 24% p.a.; recovery via sale of hypothecated vehicles and other assets; recovery certificate issued.

Hdfc Bank versus Mr Dhima Ram — Execution and Attachment | DRT (2023)

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“ORIGINALAPPLICATION” No. 924 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. 924 OF 2022

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DATE OF DELIVERY OF ORDER 17.06.2023

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HDFC BANK LIMITED

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Branch Office – 4^th Floor, Time Square Building, Central Spine, Vidhyadhar Nagar, Jaipur – 302023.

…..Applicant Bank…..

VERSUS

1. MR. DHIMA RAM

S/o Mr. Sanwal Ram

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R/o Guda Vishnoiyan, Luni,

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Jodhpur-342802, Rajasthan, India

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2. MR. ASHOK GODARA

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S/o Mr. Pokar Ram

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R/o Bhaduo Ka Bas, Khejarli Kalan,

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Luni Jodhpur -342802 Rajasthan, India

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……Defendants…..

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Counsel for the Applicant Bank Sh. Mukesh Chand Sharma None for the Defendants

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JUDGMENT

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This Original Application was filed by the applicant bank on 01.08.2022 for recovery of outstanding amount of Rs. 22,97,516.47 from the Defendants.

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As per O.A., Defendants approached the Applicant Bank for financial assistance. After due consideration, credit

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facility was sanctioned by the Applicant Bank in favour of Defendants. Defendants failed to maintain financial 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 29.03.2023.

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Heard arguments and perused the record.

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As stated supra, the Applicant Bank filed the evidence affidavit coupled with the recitals in the documents, viz Exhibit A/1 to A/14 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. 924 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. 22,97,516.47 (Rupees Twenty Two Lac Ninety Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen and Forty Seven Paisa only) with future interest @ 24% p.a. from 01.08.2022 till the date of realization.

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b) The applicant bank is entitled to recover the above amount by sale of hypothecated assets – 1) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE Model: TATA LPK 2518, Chassis No. MAT448854K5N17405 Engine No. 91L63814519, Regn. No. RJ19GG4784, 2) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE – Model : TATA LPK 2518, Chassis No. MAT448854K5N17398 Engine No. 91L63814520 Regn. No. RJ19GG4782 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 19.09.2023 .

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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. 17.06.2023 .

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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. 924 OF 2022

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DATE OF DELIVERY OF ORDER 17.06.2023

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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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HDFC BANK LIMITED

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Branch Office – 4^th Floor, Time Square Building, Central Spine, Vidhyadhar Nagar, Jaipur – 302023.

…..Applicant Bank…..

VERSUS

1. MR. DHIMA RAM

S/o Mr. Sanwal Ram

R/o Guda Vishnoiyan, Luni,

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Jodhpur-342802, Rajasthan, India

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2. MR. ASHOK GODARA

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S/o Mr. Pokar Ram

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R/o Bhaduo Ka Bas, Khejarli Kalan,

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Luni Jodhpur -342802 Rajasthan, India

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……Defendants…..

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Recovery Certificate for Rs. 22,97,516.47

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In terms of final order dated 17.06.2023 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. 22,97,516.47 (Rupees Twenty Two Lac Ninety Seven Thousand Five Hundred Sixteen and Forty Seven Paisa only)

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with future interest @ 24% p.a. from 01.08.2022 till the date of realization.

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b) The applicant bank is entitled to recover the above amount by sale of hypothecated assets – 1) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE Model: TATA LPK 2518, Chassis No. MAT448854K5N17405 Engine No. 91L63814519, Regn. No. RJ19GG4784, 2) COMMERCIAL VEHICLE – Model : TATA LPK 2518, Chassis No. MAT448854K5N17398 Engine No. 91L63814520 Regn. No. RJ19GG4782 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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Parties are directed to appear before the Recovery Officer, DRT, Jaipur on 19.09.2023 .

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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 17.06.2023 .

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

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BEFORE THE DEBTS RECOVERY TRIBUNAL, JAIPUR

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PRESENT- SHRI VIVEK SAXENA

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PRESIDING OFFICER

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O.A. NO. 924 OF 2022

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DATE OF DELIVERY OF ORDER 17.06.2023

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SCHEDULE TO RECOVERY CERTIFICATE

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MEMO OF COST

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HDFC BANK LIMITED

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Branch Office – 4^th Floor, Time Square Building, Central Spine, Vidhyadhar Nagar, Jaipur – 302023.

…..Applicant Bank…..

VERSUS

1. MR. DHIMA RAM

S/o Mr. Sanwal Ram

R/o Guda Vishnoiyan, Luni,

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Jodhpur-342802, Rajasthan, India

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2. MR. ASHOK GODARA

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S/o Mr. Pokar Ram

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R/o Bhaduo Ka Bas, Khejarli Kalan,

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Luni Jodhpur -342802 Rajasthan, India

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……Defendants…..

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S.No.	Item of Costs	Amount (Rs.)
1	Fee on the Application	25,000.00
2	Process Fee (Inc. Publication)	225.00
3	Advocate Fee	1,250.00
4	Commission/Receiver/Valuation	NIL
5.	Miscellaneous Charges	NIL
	Total	26,475.00

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Presiding Officer, Debts Recovery Tribunal, Jaipur

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17.06.2023

Counsel: Sh. Mukesh Chand Sharma, 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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17.06.2023

Counsel:

Sh. Mukesh Chand Sharma, Counsel for Applicant Bank Defendants are ex parte

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The Tribunal vide order dated 17.06.2023 , 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 17.06.2023 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. 924 of 2022

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The Recovery Certificate prepisd in compliance of order dated 17.06.2023 passed by Hon’ble Presiding Officer, DRT, Jaipur in Original Application No. 924 of 2022 Title HDFC Bank Limited Vs Dhima Ram & 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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