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Indian Bank v. Sh. Avtar Singh

DRT1 May 2025OA/506/2023

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What is this about?

The Debt Recovery Tribunal allowed an original application filed by Indian Bank against Avtar Singh for recovery of an outstanding KCC loan of Rs.24,42,509.00. The defendant was absent. The Tribunal ordered recovery with simple interest at 8% p.a. and issued a Recovery Certificate.

What did the court decide?

Defendant declared liable to pay Rs.24,42,509.00 with costs and simple interest at 8% p.a. Recovery Certificate issued.

Indian Bank versus Sh. Avtar Singh — Company and Corporate | DRT (2025)

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DEBTS RECOVERY TRIBUNAL-III, CHANDIGARH

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ORIGINAL APPLICATION NO.506/2023

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PRESIDED OVER BYMRIDULESH KUMAR SINGH

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DATE OF INSTITUTION: 11.04.2023

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DATE OF DECISION: 01.05.2025

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Indian Bank (Erstwhile Allahabad Bank), having its Head office at 66, Rajaji Silai, Chennai 600001 and having office at different places including one at Jandiala Guru, Tehsil and District Tarn Taran (Punjab) through its Authorized Officer Sh. Vinay Kumar.

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……..Applicant Versus

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Sh. Avtar Singh S/o Sh. Gurbachan Singh R/o Village Jawanda Kalan, Tehsil and District Tarn Taran.

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……. Defendant

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Advocates: Argued by Sh. Ankit Kaushal, Advocate proxy for Sh. Karan Kant Aggarwal, Advocate for the applicant Defendant is ex-parte

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FINAL ORDER 1. Present Original Application was instituted by the applicant under Section 19 of the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993, against the defendant for recovery of Rs.24,42,509.00 (Rupees Twenty Four Lacs Fourty Two Thousand Five Hundred Nine Only). The Original Application has been filed through Sh. Vinay Kumar , Authorized Officer of the applicant, who is competent to institute the Original Application vide General Power of Attorney dated 11.11.2021, which is Annexure A1 to this OA.

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The brief facts of the OA are that the defendant had approached the applicant for grant of KCC Limit of Rs.10.00 Lacs vide Loan Application, dated 01.02.2013, which is Annexure A2 to this OA. 3. The applicant sanctioned KCC Limit of Rs.10.00 Lacs Sanction Letter dated 06.02.2013, which is Annexure A3 to this OA and the terms and conditions were duly accepted by the defendant.

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2 OA NO.506/2023 INDIAN BANK VS AVTAR SINGH

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Defendant had mortgaged his immovable properties i.e. total land measuring 19K-2M situated Village Jawanda Kalan, Tehsil and District Tarn Taran vide Mortgage Deed bearing v asika No.6626 dated 06.02.2013 along with its translation, which is Annexure A5 to this OA.

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Documents executed:- Hypothecation Deed dated 08.02.2013, which is Annexure A4 to this OA; Notice dated 08.05.2019, which is Annexure A6 to this OA; Statement of account, which is Annexure A7 to this OA and Certificate by officer Incharge of the Computer System, which is Annexure A8 to this OA.

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The loan account became irregular and were classified as NPA and after adjusting debit and credit entries in loan account there was a debit of Rs.24,42,509.00 which is recoverable and the defendant was served recall notices but he did not repay the outstanding amount, therefore, the applicant requested to accept the application and to issue Recovery Certificate accordingly.

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The defendant was served notices to appear before this Tribunal but no one appeared on behalf of defendant and he was proceeded exparte on 02.09.2024. Thereafter on 05.09.2024 the OA was dismissed for default and the same was restored vide order dated 15.02.2025 passed in MA/130/2024. The defendant was served notice of restoration of OA but no one appeared despite of service.

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In support of the OA, affidavit of Sh. Vinay Kumar, Authorized Officer, Indian Bank h as been filed.

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Heard arguments and perused record.

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It was argued by learned Proxy counsel that in view of the documentary evidence brought on record which had gone unrebutted, the applicant had proved its case. From the perusal of all the Annexures A1 to A8 to this OA, it is proved that the defendant approached applicant for availing of the loan facility which was granted

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OA NO.506/2023 INDIAN BANK VS AVTAR SINGH

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to him and for that he had executed all the relevant documents in favour of the bank. The defendant failed to pay back the loan as per terms and conditions of the agreement between the parties. Subsequently, account of the defendant was classified as NPA. From the documentary evidence brought on record, it is proved that applicant is entitled to recover a sum of Rs.24,42,509.00 (Rupees Twenty Four Lacs Fourty Two Thousand Five Hundred Nine Only) along with interest from the defendant, jointly and severally, from the date of filing of the present Original Application till realization of the account.

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In so far as pendent elite and future rate of interest is concerned, the applicant in relief clause has claimed interest @9.06%p.a. with monthly rests from 17.02.2023 till the realization.

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The Tribunal is of the considered opinion that sometimes in appropriate cases the prerogative of mercy is the brightest jewel in the crown of the Judge. Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the instant case including nature of the mortgaged property, undertaking of the defendant, quantum of loan and prevalent market rates of interest which have gone drastically downhill in yester years, while exercising the discretion vested in this Tribunal, this Tribunal deems it just and appropriate to grant uniform simple interest @08.00%p.a. in the loan account from the date of filing of the OA till realization of the amount ordered vide this final order. It is ordered accordingly.

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In the result, the application is allowed declaring that the defendant is liable to pay to the applicant a total sum of Rs.24,42,509.00 (Rupees Twenty Four Lacs Fourty Two Thousand Five Hundred Nine Only) jointly and severally, with costs, current and future simple interest @08.00%p.a. in the loan account from the date of filing of OA till the date of realization of the amount. Accordingly, the applicant shall be entitled to recover aforesaid amount from the

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OA NO.506/2023 INDIAN BANK VS AVTAR SINGH

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sale of hypothecated/mortgaged properties of the defendant in execution proceedings if not sold earlier under the provisions of the SARFAESI Act, 2002. If the dues of the still remain unsatisfied, it shall be entitled to recover the same by attachment and sale of personal assets of the defendant. The applicant is at liberty to enforce the claim through due process of law.

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Any other application pending stands disposed of.

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Issue Recovery Certificate accordingly.

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Parties to appear before Learned Recovery Officer of this Tribunal on 23.05.2025.

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Copy of this order be given dasti to the applicant and be sent to defendant through registered/speed post and this order be also uploaded on the official website of this Tribunal and record be consigned.

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Pronounced by me in the open Tribunal .

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Dated: 01.05.2025

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(MRIDULESH KUMAR SINGH) Presiding Officer, DRT-III, Chandigarh

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