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Pdf Text: IN THE COURT OF SH. SIDDHARTHA MALIK,
CHIEF METROPOLITAN MAGISTRATE (CENTRAL)
TIS HAZARI COURTS, DELHI
MA No.169/2023
In Re:
Punjab National Bank
Circle Sastra, South Delhi,
7, Bhikaji Cama Place, Africa Ave,
New Delhi – 110066. … Applicant/Petitioner
versus
1. Mr. Deepak Chhabra
At : E53A, Mansarovar Garden,
New Delhi – 110015.
Also at : Shop No.2709 GF, East Munde Walan Road,
Delhi110006.
2. Ms. Neetu Chhabra
At : E53A, Mansarovar Garden,
New Delhi – 110015.
Also at : Shop No.2709 GF, East Munde Walan Road,
Delhi110006.
3. Mr. Vishal Chhabra
At : E53A, Mansarovar Garden,
New Delhi – 110015.
Also at : Shop No.2709 GF, East Munde Walan Road,
Delhi110006.
4. Ms. Sonia Chhabra
At : E53A, Mansarovar Garden,
New Delhi – 110015.
Also at : Shop No.2709 GF, East Munde Walan Road,
Delhi110006.
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… Respondents
ORDER ON APPLICATION FILED UNDER SECTION 14 OF
SECURITISATION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF FINANCIAL
ASSETS AND ENFORCEMENT OF SECURITY INTEREST ACT, 2002.
16.08.2023
Present: Sh. Akshat Mishra, Ld. Counsel for the petitioner alongwith
AR Sh. Pawan Kumar.
1. The present is an application filed under section 14 of the
Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of
Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act), which has since been
amended vide the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts
Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Act, 2016 (12.08.2016).
2. The petitioner being a secured creditor seeks assistance of the
undersigned in taking possession and control of the secured asset, which is
stated to be within the territorial jurisdiction of the undersigned. The
respondents are stated to be the borrowers/guarantors/mortgagors within
the contemplation of SARFAESI Act. It is submitted that the property as
mentioned in the application is a secured asset upon which security interest
was created by the borrowers to secure repayment of the financial
assistance extended by the petitioner/applicant. The borrowers committed
default in repayment of the financial assistance and their account was
classified as nonperforming asset. Subsequently, statutory notice in
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writing under section 13(2) of SARFAESI Act was served upon the
borrowers requiring them to discharge their liability in full within sixty
days, also detailing the amount payable and the secured assets intended to
be enforced in the event of nonpayment of secured debts.
3. It has been informed that despite service of notice, no objection or
representation was received by the petitioner from anyone. However, the
borrowers have failed to make the payment despite lapse of stipulated
period.
4. It is then submitted that there is no stay by any competent court or
forum in favour of the respondents.
5. It may be noted that the property is stated to be in possession of the
borrowers / guarantors and not in favour of any lessee (under any valid or
invalid or doubtful lease) or any other person.
6. After insertion of Section 17(4A) which provides that DRT has
powers to decide the claims of tenancy or leasehold rights over a secured
asset, CMM has no jurisdiction to go into the question as to who is
presently in physical possession of the property in question. Reliance being
placed on the judgment passed by the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited vs. Rajeev
Chawla & Anr. dated 22.10.2021.
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7. The original documents have been perused as mentioned in the
application and as supported by the affidavit as required by the first proviso
to section 14(1) of SARFAESI Act. It states that all the provisions of
SARFAESI Act have been complied with by the petitioner.
8. The property (secured asset) is an immovable property described as
“ALL PART & PARCEL OF SHOP ON GROUND FLOOR
BEARING MUNICIPAL NO.2709, WARD NO.XIV, BUILT ON
LAND AERA MEASURING 39.50 SQ. YDS. SITUATED AT EAST
MUNDE WALAN ROAD, NOW KNOWN AS SADAR THANA
ROAD, DELHI110006”. The description is same in security agreement
and the title documents. It is within territorial jurisdiction of this court. It is
stated to be in the name of respondent. The original title documents and
copies of previous chain of documents in respect of said property are with
the petitioner thereby creating an equitable mortgage. The amount due is
not less than twenty percent of the principal amount and interest as per
clause (j) and the property is not the one hit by other clauses of section 31
of SARFAESI Act. Sixtydays’ notice given under section 13(2) of
SARFAESI Act has been seen, giving details of outstanding amount and
details of secured asset, along with original postal receipt and the
newspaper publication. The petitioner states that no objections have been
received from anyone and that the borrower has failed to repay the
outstanding amount in full.
9. As all such requirements have been fulfilled, it becomes mandatory
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for the undersigned being the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate to order taking
possession of the assets mortgaged with the petitioner and the documents
related thereto, and forward the same to the secured creditor. As per section
14, the court may take or cause to be taken such steps as use of cause to be
used such force as may be necessary.
10. In view of this position, I hereby appoint Sh. Mohit Rana, Advocate,
Enrollment No.D1033/2016, Chamber No.205, Western Wing, Tis
Hazari Courts, Delhi110054, Ph. No.9654883570 as Receiver to take the
physical possession of the secured asset, that is, immovable property
described as “ALL PART & PARCEL OF SHOP ON GROUND
FLOOR BEARING MUNICIPAL NO.2709, WARD NO.XIV, BUILT
ON LAND AERA MEASURING 39.50 SQ. YDS. SITUATED AT
EAST MUNDE WALAN ROAD, NOW KNOWN AS SADAR
THANA ROAD, DELHI110006”.
11. The Receiver shall give possession notice to the Authorized Officer of
the secured creditor and the borrower, to be served personally / speed post
at least fifteen days in advance. A copy of such fifteendays’ advance
notice shall also be affixed on the main door or other conspicuous part of
the said property. A copy of this order be also affixed along with such
notice and photographs be also taken as proof of the same.
12. After expiry of the notice, the receiver shall take possession of the
aforesaid property. The entire proceedings shall be photographed or video
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recorded as per the demand of the situation. The Receiver shall be
empowered to break open the locks, doors, windows, shutters and to
remove any other kind of obstruction, if required, for taking possession of
the property. In such eventuality, the Receiver shall prepare an inventory
of the articles found lying therein, which shall be duly signed by the
witnesses. Copies of the inventory shall be handed over to the borrowers if
present at the site under acknowledgement and also to the Authorized
Officer of the petitioner.
13. After taking over the possession of the aforesaid assets, the Receiver
shall forward the same to the petitioner through its authorized officer. The
Receiver shall exercise all due care and caution and not to violate the
orders of any Court of forum relating to the aforesaid property.
14. The petitioner shall furnish all necessary details to the Receiver and
would extend full cooperation for the purpose of execution of this order.
The SHO of the concerned PS is also directed to provide police assistance
to the Receiver to ensure smooth execution of this order.
15. The fee of the Receiver is fixed at Rs.80,000/ (Rupees Eighty
Thousand Only) which should be paid in advance within 07 days from
today. All miscellaneous and incidental expenses shall be borne by the
petitioner. TDS, if any, shall not be included in the Receiver's Fee.
16. The Receiver shall file his report along with photographs/video, CD,
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documents if any, inventory prepared if any, immediately after execution of
order.
17. For removal of doubts, it is made clear that objections/applications, if
any, may be preferred by any borrower, guarantor, mortgagor, lessee or any
other aggrieved person before the Debt Recovery Tribunal having
jurisdiction, as per the amended provisions of section 17 of SARFAESI
Act.
18. A copy of this order be given to the petitioner bank and the Receiver.
Reader/Ahlmad of this Court is directed to inform telephonically to the
Court appointed Receiver.
19. No further proceedings are required by the undersigned on this
application. File be consigned to the Record Room.
Announced in the open Court
this 16th Day of August, 2023 (Siddhartha Malik)
Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (Central)
Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi
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