Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited v. M Kathiravan - Prop M/s. Mkm Traders
Case brief
What is this about?
The Debts Recovery Tribunal adjudicated an original application filed by Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Ltd. for recovery of outstanding loans from three respondents. The Tribunal examined documents filed by the bank and, finding no representation from defendants, allowed the application. It affirmed the claim for principal amounts and interest while noting that penal interest cannot be capitalized.
What did the court decide?
Directed respondents to pay Rs. 50,00,052.01 with subsequent simple interest at 11.45% p.a., with liberty to sell hypothecated properties if proceeds are insufficient.