Anita Devi v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Borrower versus secured-creditor possession dispute; Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited; loan account No. LAP4MTH000088858; District Magistrate, East Champaran Memo No. 947 dated 28.02.2026; Circle Officer, Harsiddhi deputed to take possession; alleged attempt to seize non-mortgaged dwelling house; one-time settlement / representation route; approximate dues Rs. 32,15,233/- as of 17.03.2026; reference to Secularization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act 2002 (as printed); writ disposed of with liberty to represent and consideration within four weeks; East Champaran; Patna High Court CWJC; single-judge oral order.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the petitioner to make a suitable representation to Respondent-Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (seeking one-time settlement or payment of dues in equal installments) within four weeks; the respondent-authority to consider such representation on its own merits as expeditiously as possible, preferably within four weeks of receipt.