₹39,24,769/- was due from the defendants. Despite repeated requests, defendants did not make the repayment. Hence, this application. 3. On 14.11.2022, summonses were sent to the defendants by registered post, which were duly served. However, defendants did not put in appearance. Vide order dated 22.08.2025, they were proceeded ex parte . 4. In order to prove its case, the Bank has placed on record the affidavit of Sh. Parampreet Singh Kahlon, Assistant Manager along with the loan and security documents and marked them as Exhibit A-1 to A- 15. 5. I have perused the evidence on the record. I am of the considered view that the Bank has proved its case that it had advanced total loan of ₹17.20 Lacs and on 23.05.2022, a sum of ₹39,24,769/- was due. 6. Accordingly, the application of the bank for the recovery of ₹39,24,769/- (Rupees Thirty Nine Lacs Twenty Four Thousand Seven Hundred Sixty Nine Only) with interest @12% per annum with halfyearly rests from 31.08.2022, till the date of payment is hereby allowed with costs. The liability of both the defendants would be joint and several. Bank can recover its dues by the sale of mortgaged land fully detailed in para No.3A of the application as well as from the personal movable and immovable property(ies) of the defendants. 7. Pending IAs, if any, stand disposed of. 8. Recovery Certificate be issued accordingly. 9. Parties are directed to appear before Recovery Officer on 25.05.2026, who is directed to distribute the sale proceeds of the mortgaged land and standing crops as per the provisions of Section 19(20-AB) of the Act .