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Bank of Baroda v. Mrs. Puja Mishra

DRT23 Jun 2026OA/539/2024

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What is this about?

Debts Recovery Tribunal allowed an application by Bank of Baroda for recovery of outstanding dues of Rs.29.72 lakhs from Mrs. Puja Mishra. Proceeding ex-parte due to defendant's absence, the Tribunal found the bank's documentary evidence sufficient and issued a recovery certificate authorizing the recovery officer to realize the dues from mortgaged or other assets.

What did the court decide?

Recovery certificate issued for Rs. 29,72,060.31 with 10% p.a. interest; defendant debarred from transferring assets; recovery via sale of assets.

Bank of Baroda versus Mrs. Puja Mishra — Contract and Commercial Disputes | DRT (2026)

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Debts Recovery Tribunal, Patna

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Karpuri Thakur Sadan, Aashiana Digha Road Patna-800025

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Presiding Officer : Shri KaushaIendra Yadav

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OA Case No. 539 of 2024

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Bank of Baroda, Branch Office at Raja Bazar, Bailey Road, District- Patna, Bihar

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. . . . . . .Applicant

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Mrs. Puja Mishra, D/o Sri Nand Kishore Mishra, R/o H.No.404, 1ndian Army, New Tarachak, Danapur, Patna 801503

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Also at:- C/o Female Fitness Gym, Shiv Shambhu Colony, Digha Ashiana Road, Patna- 800025

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. . . . . . . Defendant

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Present:

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For the Applicant Shri Jyoti Prakash, Advocate For the Defendant None

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Dated:23.06.2026

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JUDGMENT

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The Applicant bank has made this application u/s 19 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 (here-in-after referred to as Act) on 22.10.2024 against the defendant to recover its debts from defendant of Rs.29,72,060.31 as on 09.09.2024 along with pendente-lite and fbture interest at the contractual rate from 10.09.2024 with costs till realization.

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The application has been filed with the contention that the applicant bank, is a body corporate, carries on the business and is competent to file the suit through various branches including the applicant.

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Defendant approached the applicant bank for sanction of Term Loan of Rs.30 lakh for construction of House, vide loan application dated 10.09.2022, which was sanctioned by the applicant bank on 16.09.2022 on various terms and conditions, as stipulated in the sanction letter. which were duly accepted by the defendant. To secure the loan facilities defendants have executed various loan and security documents and also created equitable mortgage in favour of the applicant bank, details of which y'e given in OA. At the request of the

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defendant, the applicant bank has also sanctioned Personal Loan of Rs.2 Lakh on 23.02.2023 .

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After availing the sanctioned credit facilities, the defendants became irregular in repayment of their dues as per agreed terms and failed to adhere to the financial norms of the bank and avoiding the repayment of its dues to the bank, in spite of several assurances given by it to the applicant bank resulting in the account turning as NPA on 08.01.2024.

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Since, the defendant failed and neglected in spite of several reminders to make payment of the dues recoverable to the bank, hence this application has been filed by the bank.

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The total liability in the loan account is Rs.29,72,060.31 as on 09.09.2024 with pendente-lite and future interest contractual rate from 10.09.2024 till the realization.

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This Tribunal issued summon/notice copies of application & paper book + to the defendant by registered/speed post on 05.12.2224, requiring him to show-cause within 30 days of the service U/s 19 (4) of the Act & Rule of the DRT [Procedure] Rules, 1993. But the defendant has not appeared, hence, the Registry of this Tribunal has ordered to publish the notice in newspaper and subsequently, substituted service by publication of notice by way of advertisement in newspaper was also made against the defendant on 29.07.2025 in “The Times of India” and “Aaj” newspapers.

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Despite the registered summons/notices and publication of notice in newspaper, the defendant has not appeared before this Tribunal. to contest the case. The sufficient time has been given to the defendant to defend his case, but he failed to appear and to file WS, hence, the Tribunal has passed an order to proceed ex-parte against the defendant on 06.02.2026

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To prove its case, the applicant Bank has referred various certified photocopies of documents before this Tribunal. The applicant bank has also

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given evidence on affidavit by way of affidavit by Shri Kumar Bharavi, Branch Manager of the applicant bank. The details of documents are as follows:

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Sl.No	of Description Documents Photocopies	of 1Date Execution	IAmount (in Lakh	Signature Executants	of	Ex./ Ann No.
	Loanapplication	10.09.2022	no	Defendant
	Sanction letter	16.09.2022	30.00	Bank accepted defendant	and by
	Loanagreement	26.09.2022	30.00	Defendant
	Letteror	26.09.2022	30.00	Defendant
	Letter ofauthori1	26.09.2022	30.00	Defendant
	Declaration-cum- undertakings-cum' authorit	26.09.2022	30.00	Defendant
	Declaration	26.09.2022	30.00	Defendant
	Letter confirmation mortgage of of	27.09.2022	30.00	Defendant
9	Mem;randum ent of	26.09.2022	30.00	Bank		9
10	Photocopy ofsale deed	18.01.2022				10
	Demand notice	30.01.2024		Bank
	Legal notice	14.06.2024		Bank’sadv
13	Statementofaccount			Bank		13

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Heard arguments and perused the case record.

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Ld. Counsel of applicant bank submitted that the defendant has taken the loan and utilized the same and also executed the various loan documents to secure the loan. Further, submitted that the claim of the bank has been proved by documentary evidence. All the transactions were entered in the ledger of the loan accounts in the name of the defendant duly maintained by the applicant bank in its usual course of business. The interest /compound interest has been charged at such rates, and capitalized at such periodical rests as are permitted by and do not run counter to the directives of Reserve Bank of India.

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It is fbrther submitted by Id. Counsel of applicant bank that there is no stay granted by any Higher Court, in respect of the proceedings of the present OA and requested to issue recovery certificate, as claimed for, in OA.

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It has been established that defendant is living and carrying on the business in the state of Bihar. Cause of action also arose in the State of Bihar

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The said claim on the date of filing of application exceeded Rs.20 lacs. The applicant bank is functioning within the jurisdiction of this Tribunal. Therefore, this Tribunal has territorial as well as pecuniary jurisdiction to adjudicate upon the present application.

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On the issue of Limitation, to prove it, the applicant bank has submitted that the applicant bank has declared the account as NPA on 08.01.2024, whereas the present application has been filed on 22.10.2024. Even, it is counted for the purpose of Limitation, then it is established that the applicant bank has filed the case within the limitation period. As such, it is established that the present application has been filed well within the period of limitation.

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Shri Kumar Bharavi, Branch Manager of the applicant bank has filed the affidavit in support of contents of application and the documents as evidence and proved on oath the pleadings and documents of the applicant bank as stated above.

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Section 19(3) of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 provides that the application u/s S.19 (1) shall be accompanied with true copies of all the documents relied on in support of the claim.

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The rule 12 (10) of the Debt Recovery Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 1993, provides that if the defendant denies his liability to pay the claim made by the applicant, the tribunal may act upon the affidavit of the applicant who is acquainted with the facts of the case or who has on verification of the record sworn the affidavit in respect of the contents of the application and the documents as evidence.

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The rule 12 (11) of the aforesaid Rules, provides that the provisions contained in section 4 of the Banker’s Books evidence that Act, 1891 (18 of 1891) shall apply to a certified copy of an entry in a Banker’s Books furnished along with application filed under sub section 1 of section 19 by the applicant. I

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Section 4 of Banker’s Books evidence Act, 1891 runs as underS.4. Mode of proof of entries in bankers’ books.–Subject to the provisions of this Act, a cert Oed copy of any entry in a banker’s book shall in all legal proceedings be received as prima facie evidence of the existence of such entry. and shall be admitted as evidence of the matters, transactions and accounts therein recorded in every case where, and to the same extent as, the original entry itself is now by la\v admissible, but not further or otherwise.

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As such the certified true copies of the documents are admissible in evidence. The statement of account maintained in the ordinary course of business is not only admissible but shall be taken as the correct statement of account, more so since the entries in the statement of account have not been challenged.

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On perusal of the application, documents, affidavit and on consideration of the arguments, it is proved that the defendant has applied for loan and the bank had sanctioned the loan and to secure the loan and for repayment of loan amount with interests etc., the defendant has executed various loan documents, as stated in the application and proved by aforesaid evidence. Defendant has neither denied the utilization of funds advanced by applicant bank nor has pointed out any specific error and discrepancy in the Statement of Account.

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The evidence discussed above goes to establish that the amount of loan as mentioned in the O. A., was availed by the borrower under the agreed terms and conditions for repayment with interest. The balance amount till 09.09.2024 has been proved to be Rs.29,72,060.31 only by way of statement of accounts. There is nothing to prove the amount more than that disclosed in the aforementioned statement. As such this amount is recoverable till full and final realization of the claim.

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In my view, facts of the case stand proved by evidence of the applicant bank. Accordingly, the applicant bank is entitled to recover from defendant of Rs.29,72,060.31 along with pendente-lite and future interest @ .10% p.a. with compounded monthly rests from 22.10.2024 (The date of filing of this OA) till realization. So the final order may be passed accordingly, to meet the ends of lustrce .

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ORDER

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In the result, the application of the applicant bank is allowed and debt is determined with costs against the defendant. The defendant is hereby, ordered to pay the applicant bank its debt amounting to Rs.29,72,060.3 1 along with pendente-lite and future interest @ 10% p.a. with compounded monthly rests from 22.10.2024 (The date of filing of this OA) till realization of the entire sum due and recoverable with costs

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It is made clear that any amount deposited by the defendant, be deducted in the claim amount, if not deducted.

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Defendant is debarred from transferring, alienating encumbering or otherwise dealing with or disposing of the mortgaged or hypothecated or any other properties and assets without paying the aforesaid adjudicated dues to the applicant bank to secure the ends of justice. The mortgaged or hypothecated assets to secure the loan in question are hereby attached and shall be subject to the final order under the recovery proceedings in pursuance of the Recovery certificate issued under Section 19(22) of Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act 1993. The applicant may submit the certified copy of this Judgment and the Recovery Certificate before the Registrar/Sub- Registrar to endorse the charge over the secured assets.

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Let a certificate of recovery be drawn up forthwith and put up for signatures in terms of provisions contained in Section 19(22) of the Act to be issued, on the basis of the order of the Tribunal to the Recovery Officer. The Recovery Officer shall realize the amount as per the certificate in the manner and mode prescribed under the Act from the defendant, by sale of mortgaged/ hypothecated assets as well as other personal movable/immovabje assets of the defendant. The Recovery OffIcer will issue demand notice to the CertifIcate debtors only after the proof of compliance under rule 16 of DRT (Procedure) Rules 1993, is submitted by the applicant. If The Applicant /CertifIcate holder fails to comply with directions of the Recovery OffIcer, the execution may be dismissed for non-prosecution. The copy of this judgment be uploaded in the website of the Tribunal.

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Parties are directed to appear before the Recovery Officer, DRT, Patna on 04.08.2026. The order be communicated accordingly.

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Judgment signed, sealed, dated and pronounced in the open court on

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23Fd day of June, 2026.

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Dictated &corrected by me.

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[KaushalendraYadav] Presiding Officer Debts Recovery Tribunal, Patna

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FORM NO. 9 [See Regulation 24( 1 )]

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DEBTS RECOVERY TRIBUNAL PATNA

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2nd Floor, (A. B & F Wing) Karpuri Thakur Sadan, Kenddya Karamchari Parisar (GPOA), Ashiana Digha Road, Patna800025.

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RECOVERY CERTIFICATE UNDER SECTION 19(2) READ WITH SECTION 19(232 QF THE RECOVERY OF DEBTS & BANKRUPTCY ACT, 1993, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME.

RC No, 166/2026 IN

Case No: OA/539/2024

In the Matter of:

(CH- 1) BANK OF BARODA BRANCH OFFICE RAJA BAZAR, BAILEY ROAD.

Applicant(s)

PATNA ,BIHAR -0

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(CD- 1) MRS. PUJA MISHRA . Daughter of Sri Nand Kishore Mishra R/o- H.Nod+04, Indian Army, New Tarachak, Danapur, Patna ,BIHAR -801503

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Defendant(s)

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Also At.

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C/0 FEMALE FITNESS GYM. SHrv SHAMBHU COLONY, DIGHAASHIYANA ROAD, PATNA 800025

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RegQvery C€rtifigate fOr R; 2972060t31 [ Rupee; Twenty Nine Lakh S Seventy TwQ ThOUSand; $ixty And Pai$$ Thirty One Only]

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In terms of final order dated 23/06/2026 passed by this Tribunal in the above mentioned case, it is ordered that the Applicant Certificate Holder Bank is entitled to recover a sum of Rs. 2972060.31 along with cost, expenses and interest from the 22/10/2024 i.e. date of filing / with effective date of the OA/539/2024 and future interest from order date till the date of realisation in full, jointly or severally from the Certificate Debtors, hereinafter referred to as:-

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Sr.no	CD Name	Loan Type	Int. Type/Mode	Int. Rate	Effective Date	Order Date	L IrIrI o u n tI(LTILs + )	]J W:Inr	Interest IF £t oe: Date)	;J!!][Ino :: (Rs + )	Remark
	PUJA SHRA		Compound Interest :(Monthly)	10	:2/10/2024	06/2026	:2972060.31	;Fully	nterest Ason Order }ate

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In case of failure to pay the aforementioned adjudicated amount within 30 days, same shall be recovered from the sale of the mortgaged/hypothecated assets as well as other personal movable/ Immovable assets of the certificate debtors.

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The mortgaged or hypothecated assets to secure the loan in question are hereby attached and shall be subject to the final order under the recovery proceeding in pursuance of the Recovery certificate issued under Section 19(22) of Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act 1993. Parties are directed to appear before MANOJ KUMAR , Recovery Officer, DEBTS RECOVERY TRIBUNAL PATNA on 04/08/2026.

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The Recovery Officer shall realize the amount as per this Certificate in the manner and mode prescribed under Sections 25 to 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 Debtors.

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This Certificate has been issued under my signature and seal of the Tribunal on this 24/06/2026

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PRESIDING OFFICER DEBTS RECOVERY TRIBUNAL PATNA

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Registrar hRHn31hMT8

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Debts Recovery Tribunal, Patna ;M npt 3#qnWT, un

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FORM NO. 10 [See Regulation 24(2)]

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DEBTS RECOVERY TRIBUNAL PATNA

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2nd Floor, (A. B & F Wing) Karpuri Thakur Sadan, Kendriya Karamchari Padsar

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(GPOA), Ashiana Digha Road, Patna-800025 .

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SCHEDULE TO RECOVERY CERTIFICATE MEMO OF COSTS

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Applicant(s): BANK OF BARODA Versus

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Defendant(s): MRS. PUJA MISHRA

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[temofCosts	iAmountinRs
'eeontheapplication	;2000
'rocessFees(Inc.Publication)	to
dvocateFees	10
Commissioner/Receiver/Valuation/SecurityFee	ro
iscellaneousCharges
TotalCosts:Rs	132000

Place: PATNA

PRESID]

Date: 24/06/2026

DEBTS RECOVERY TRIBUNAL PATNA

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Note: Strike out whichever is not applicable

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