Canara Bank v. Maktumsaheb Dadeeper Jinabade
Case brief
What is this about?
The Debts Recovery Tribunal allowed the bank's application for a recovery certificate against a defaulting borrower. Based on unchallenged documentary evidence and an ex parte hearing, the Tribunal directed the issuance of a certificate for the outstanding principal and a reduced interest rate of 12% simple p.a., allowing the bank to pursue execution proceedings.
What did the court decide?
Issuance of Recovery Certificate for Rs. 23,05,258.80 plus further interest @12% p.a. (simple) from filing date till realization.