Rajiv Pareek v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition against DRT Ranchi ex parte order dated 29.04.2024 in O.A. No.566 of 2018 and Recovery Officer's demand notice dated 27.05.2024; alternative/statutory remedy under Section 22(2)(g) Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993; writ not entertained; liberty to seek setting aside ex parte order with condonation of delay within three weeks; DRT to consider condonation liberally and hear on merit; State Bank of India debt recovery; Rs.29,96,629/-; Rs.26,96,629/-; Rs.29,000/- cost; 11.10% interest; disposed.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with liberty to the petitioner to apply under Section 22(2)(g) of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993, with a condonation-of-delay application, before the DRT Ranchi within three weeks; the Tribunal directed to liberally consider the condonation application and hear the matter on merit.