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State Bank of India v. Gurdeep Singh

DRT16 Jul 2026OA/592/2026

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What is this about?

The Debts Recovery Tribunal upheld an application by State Bank of India for recovery of a term loan granted to Sh. Gurdeep Singh for a combine harvester. The defendant failed to appear, and the Tribunal ordered repayment of the principal amount plus 8% simple interest.

What did the court decide?

Recovery of Rs.25,86,278.00 with costs and simple interest at 8% per annum from the date of filing; sale of hypothecated asset.

State Bank of India versus Gurdeep Singh — Banking and Recovery | DRT (2026)

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DEBTS RECOVERY TRIBUNAL-III, CHANDIGARH

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ORIGINAL APPLICATION NO.592/2026

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PRESIDED OVER BY MRIDULESH KUMAR SINGH

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DATE OF INSTITUTION: 16.04.2026

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DATE OF DECISION: 16.07.2026

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State Bank of India, a body corporate, constituted under the State Bank of India Act, 1955, and having Central Office at Madam Cama Road, Nariman Point, Mumbai and one of its Local Head Office at Sector 17-A, Chandigarh and one of its Branch at Chandigarh Road, Samrala, District Ludhiana through its Chief Manager Sh. Satanand Singh.

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……..Applicant

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Versus

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Sh. Gurdeep Singh S/o Sh. Sohan Singh, R/o Village Shatabgarh, Samrala, District Ludhiana, Punjab - 141115.

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…….. Defendant

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Advocates:

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Argued by Sh. J.S. Sehgal, Advocate for the applicant

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None for Defendant (Already ex-parte vide order dated 14.07.2026).

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FINAL ORDER

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Present Original Application was instituted by the applicant under Section 19 of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act 1993, against the defendant for recovery of Rs.25,86,278.00 (Rupees Twenty Five Lacs Eighty Six Thousand Two Hundred and Seventy Eight Only). The Original Application has been filed through Sh. Satanand Singh, Chief Manager of the applicant , who is competent to institute the Original Application in terms of the Gazette Notification dated 26.09.1959, 26.08.1972 & 02.05.1987 issued under Regulation No. 76 and 77 of State Bank of India General Regulations framed in exercise of Powers conferred by Sub Section (3) of Section 50 of State Bank of India Act, 1955, with the previous sanction of the Central Government, which is Annexure A1 to this OA.

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2 OA NO.592/2026 STATE BANK OF INDIA VS SH. GURDEEP SINGH

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The brief facts of the OA are that the defendant approached the applicant for grant of Term Loan facility for purchase of Combine Harvester of Rs.26,00,000.00 vide Application Form for Agricultural Credit dated 19.07.2024, which is Annexure A2 to this OA. 3. The applicant sanctioned the Term Loan facility for purchase of Combine Harvester of Rs.26,00,000.00 vide Letter of Arrangement dated 01.08.2024, which is Annexure A3 to this OA and terms and conditions were duly accepted by the defendant. 4. Defendant hypothecated his Moveable Asset i.e., Combine Harvester Model New Hira 985, bearing Chassis No. RCS985H241640, Engine No. RMHM107106, Registration No. PB10JQ9153 vide Provisional Registration Certificate, which is Annexure A5 to this OA. Documents executed : Hypothecation Agreement dated 01.08.2024, which is Annexure A4 to this OA; Legal Notice dated 20.01.2026, along with postal receipt, which are Annexures A6 & A7 to this OA; Statement of account along with certificate, which is Annexure A8 to this OA. 5. The loan account became irregular and was classified as NPA and after adjusting debit and credit entries in the loan account, there was a debit of Rs.25,86,278.00, 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. 6. The defendant was served summons to appear before this Tribunal, but no one appeared on behalf of the defendant and he was proceeded ex-parte vide order dated 14.07.2026. 7. In support of the OA, affidavit of Sh. Satanand Singh, Chief Manager, State Bank of India has been filed. 8. Heard ex-parte arguments and perused record. 9. It was argued by learned counsel for applicant that in view of the documentary evidence brought on record which had gone unrebutted, the applicant had proved its case.

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3 OA NO.592/2026 STATE BANK OF INDIA VS SH. GURDEEP SINGH

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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 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, loan account was classified as NPA. From the documentary evidence brought on record, it is proved that applicant is entitled to recover a sum of Rs.25,86,278.00 (Rupees Twenty Five Lacs Eighty Six Thousand Two Hundred and Seventy Eight Only), along with interest from the defendant, from the date of filing of the present Original Application till realization of the amount.

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In so far as pendente lite and future rate of interest is concerned, the applicant in relief clause has claimed interest @9.00%p.a. with monthly rests with penal interest @2%p.a. from 18.03.2026 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 hypothecated asset, 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 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.25,86,278.00 (Rupees Twenty Five Lacs Eighty Six Thousand Two Hundred and Seventy Eight Only), 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 sale of hypothecated Combine Harvester of the defendant in execution

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OA NO.592/2026

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STATE BANK OF INDIA VS SH. GURDEEP SINGH

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proceedings if not sold earlier under the provisions of the SARFAESI Act, 2002. If the dues of the applicant 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. 12. Any other application pending stands disposed of. 13. Issue Recovery Certificate accordingly. 14. Parties to appear before Learned Recovery Officer of this Tribunal on 31.07.2026. 15. 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. Pronounced by me in the open Tribunal . Dated: 16.07.2026

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

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