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Importantly, courts have emphasized that recovery proceedings and the acceptance of repayment are not mutually exclusive; banks may proceed with recovery actions and still accept installments to settle the dues.
Analysis and conclusion:It is legally permissible for a bank or authority to issue a demand notice and accept repayment of a loan after Revenue Recovery notices have been issued. The authorities or banks retain the discretion to accept installments and regularize the loan accounts despite ongoing recovery proceedings, as long as procedural requirements are met and no specific statutory prohibition exists. This approach aligns with judicial observations that recovery proceedings do not preclude the possibility of settlement through repayment, and banks are often willing to accept installments as a matter of indulgence or policy.References:
In the complex world of loan recoveries in India, particularly in Kerala, borrowers often face aggressive actions from banks. A common question arises: can a bank issue demand notice and accept repayment to loan after Revenue recovery notice issued on the same loan? This issue pits lender rights against debtor protections, especially under the Kerala Revenue Recovery Act, 1968.
If you're a borrower dealing with overdue loans or a financial institution navigating recovery, understanding this is crucial. This post breaks down the legal landscape, drawing from key judicial interpretations. Note: This is general information based on precedents and not specific legal advice—consult a lawyer for your case.
Under the Kerala Revenue Recovery Act, 1968, revenue authorities assist creditors like banks in recovering dues by treating them as land revenue arrears. The process starts with a requisition under Section 69(2), followed by a demand notice under Section 71.
Once issued, this notice signals serious enforcement, potentially leading to property attachment or auction. But does it bar the bank from issuing its own demand notice or accepting payments? The answer hinges on whether the claim is legally recoverable—particularly if it's time-barred.
Indian courts, especially in Kerala, have clarified that banks cannot pursue recovery on time-barred claims post-revenue recovery notice. The Kerala Revenue Recovery Act does not create new rights; it only aids enforceable claims.
Key finding: Claims which are time-barred on the date when a requisition is issued under Section 69(2) of the Kerala Revenue Recovery Act are not 'amounts due' under Section 71 and cannot be recovered. State Of Kerala VS V. R. Kalliyanikutty - 1999 3 Supreme 451
This preserves debtor rights, including filing for refunds under Section 70(3) even post-recovery State Of Kerala VS V. R. Kalliyanikutty - 1999 3 Supreme 451. Courts warn against using the Act to bypass limitation periods: It would be ironic if an Act for speedy recovery is held as enabling a creditor who has delayed beyond the period of limitation to recover such delayed claims. State Of Kerala VS V. R. Kalliyanikutty - 1999 3 Supreme 451
Even if a bank issues a demand notice or accepts payment after the revenue notice:
While time-barred claims are off-limits, valid claims allow flexibility. Courts have permitted repayments post-notice in non-barred scenarios:
In one case, the Kerala High Court stayed a revenue recovery demand notice (Ext.P1) to let the petitioner liquidate liability via installments for a 2019 livestock loan. Non-compliance would revive proceedings SHARMILA vs AUTHORISED OFFICER, DEPUTY TAHSILDHAR, REVENUE RECOVERY - 2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 3802. This shows courts balancing equities for live claims.
Similarly, under SARFAESI alongside revenue recovery, banks initiated parallel actions for cash credit and term loans, upheld where defaults were recent MUSTHAFA V.K. vs COLLECTOR/ AUTHORIZED OFFICER - 2023 Supreme(Online)(KER) 42473.
Limitation remains pivotal elsewhere. A suit for she-buffalo loan recovery failed as barred, despite partial payment, emphasizing evidence needs Koraput Panchabati Gramya Bank VS Haridash Mandal - 2018 Supreme(Ori) 340.
In pledged gold sales post-default, banks acted per agreements without breach of trust, quashing FIRs Brijesh Puri VS State of Punjab - 2016 Supreme(P&H) 3377.
These highlight: If not time-barred, banks may issue demands and accept payments, even post-notice, subject to court oversight.
Contrastingly, challenges to notices under Sections 7/34 succeeded or were stayed when defaults led to writs RAMSHINA V.P vs STATE OF KERALA - 2019 Supreme(Online)(KER) 1032, G.JOHN WILLIAM vs THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR - 2019 Supreme(Online)(KER) 53154. In Gujarat, co-op society certificates under Bombay Land Revenue Code were valid for recovery ARVINDKUMAR M. CHOKSI VS SARDAR VALLABHBHAI SAHAKARI BANK LIMITED - 1997 Supreme(Guj) 469.
Debtors aren't powerless:- Raise limitation anytime, even post-payment State Of Kerala VS V. R. Kalliyanikutty - 1999 3 Supreme 451.- Seek refunds if over-recovered (Section 70(3)) State Of Kerala VS V. R. Kalliyanikutty - 1999 3 Supreme 451.- Challenge via writs if proceedings misuse the Act SHARMILA vs AUTHORISED OFFICER, DEPUTY TAHSILDHAR, REVENUE RECOVERY - 2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 3802.
Banks must verify limitation before acting United Bank of India VS Satyawati Tondon - 2010 0 Supreme(SC) 615. Accepting payments on barred debts risks invalidation.
Recovery laws aim for fairness, not creditor overreach. Stay informed, act promptly, and seek professional advice. For more on Kerala debt laws, explore our resources.
References:1. Kerala Revenue Recovery Act rulings State Of Kerala VS V. R. Kalliyanikutty - 1999 3 Supreme 451, United Bank of India VS Satyawati Tondon - 2010 0 Supreme(SC) 615.2. Select Kerala High Court cases SHARMILA vs AUTHORISED OFFICER, DEPUTY TAHSILDHAR, REVENUE RECOVERY - 2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 3802, etc.
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The Petitioner has filed this Writ Petition challenging Ext.P1 revenue recovery demand notice. The Petitioner has availed financial assistance from the Respondent No.2/Bank for purchasing a cow in the year 2019. ... Ext.P1 revenue recovery demand notice is kept in abeyance for the time being to enable the Petitioner to liquidate the liability. If the Petitioner defaults on any of the instalments, the Respondents are free to proceed ....
S 34 OF REVENUE RECOVERY ACT DATED 6-11-2024 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 2209/2025 PETITIONER EXHIBITS Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE DEMAND NOTICE ISSUED U/S 7 OF REVENUE RECOVERY ACT DATED 6-11-2024 Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE DEMAND NOTICE PRIOR TO ATTACHMENT OF ... JUDGE ajt APPENDIX OF WP(C) 2161/2025 PETITIONER EXHIBITS Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE DEMAND NOTICE ISSUED U/S 7 OF #HL_STAR....
Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DEMAND NOTICE ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT UNDER RULE 7 OF THE KERALA REVENUE RECOVERY ACT DT.16.11.2024 Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DEMAND NOTICE ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT UNDER RULE 34 OF THE KERALA REVENUE RECOVERY ACT DT ... It was further submitted that though proceedings for recovery have been initiated, as a matter of indulgence, the respondent #HL_ST....
It was further submitted that though proceedings for recovery have been initiated, as a matter of indulgence, the respondent bank is willing to accept repayment of the overdue amount in limited instalments and regularise the loan account. 2020 FOR RECOVERY OF AN AMOUNT OF RS.9,82,000.00 (RUPEES NINE LAKHS EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND ONLY) ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE DEMAND NOTICE DATED 4-1- 2022 ISSU....
Once the provision is there that the notice of demand may be issued by an officer directed by the State government under the rules framed by it from time to time, the Taluka Development officer could certainly issue such notice of demand in accordance with the rules framed by the State Government for ... Under s. 152 of the Bombay Land Revenue Code notice of demand may be issued on or after the day following that o....
42569970000011 EXHIBIT P1B THE TRUE COPY OF THE DEMAND NOTICE DATED 24-05-2023 ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN CONNECTION WITH LOAN NO. ... 3 DEPUTY TAHSILDAR REVENUE RECOVERY,1ST FLOOR, BUS STAND ROAD, IRITTY, KANNUR,PIN – 670703. BY ADVS. ... 24-05-2023 ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN CONNECTION WITH LOAN NO. ... Sd/- N.NAGARESH JUDGE HKH/02.07.2024 APPENDIX OF WP(C) 18452/2024 PETITIONER EXHIBITS EXHIBIT P 1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DEMAN....
EXHIBIT P9 A PHOTOCOPY OF THE DEMAND NOTICE DATED 08/11/2018 UNDER SECTION 7 OF KERALA REVENUE RECOVERY ACT. ... EXHIBIT P10 A PHOTOCOPY OF THE DEMAND DATED 08/11/2018 ISSUED UNDER SECTION 34 OF KERALA REVENUE RECOVERY ACT. ... To put it short, repayment was defaulted, consequent to which revenue recovery action was initiated at the instance of the bank, and it is thus chal....
EXHIBIT P5 TRUE COPY OF THE DEMAND NOTICE DATED 30.10.2018 IN RESPECT OF LOAN NO. ... To put it short, repayment was defaulted, consequent to which, action was initiated under Section 7 and 34 of the Kerala Revenue Recovery Act, which is under challenge before this Court. 3. ... 2553766000025 EXHIBIT P6 TRUE COPY OF THE DEMAND NOTICE DATED 30.10.2018 IN RESPECT OF LOAN NO. ... 2553766000058 EXHIBIT P7 TRUE COPY OF THE #HL_START....
The petitioners having defaulted repayment towards the loans, the bank initiated SARFAESI proceedings. Simultaneously, revenue recovery proceedings are also initiated for realisation of the amount due under the cash credit facility and the funded term loan. Aggrieved, this writ petition is filed. ... EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE UNDER SEC. 13(2) OF SARFAESI ACT DATED 05-11-2022 ISSUED TO THE PETITIONERS BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT. EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE #HL_STA....
NOTICE UNDER SECTION 7 OF THE REVENUE RECOVERY ACT ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT NO. 4 DATED 18.04.2022. ... Exhibit P2 PHOTOSTAT COPY OF THE DEMAND NOTICE UNDER SECTION 34 OF THE REVENUE RECOVERY ACT ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT NO. 4 DATED p class="sub_para" left_margin="244.5" pos_bottom="303.55200000000013 ... Taking note of the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents 1....
(iv) That the matter relating to the applicability of the Act 2002 to the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir became subject matter of litigation till 2017 when the Hon'ble Apex court finally decided the same. That the respondent bank issued a demand notice dated 03.10.2011 under section 13(2) of the Act of 2002, demanding immediate repayment of outstanding loan amount of Rs. 5,14,31,890.42/- as on 02.10.2011. Appellants failed to repay the outstanding amount supra in response to the notice dated 03.10.2011 supra resulting into issuance of a notice dated 22.02.2012 for tak....
Despite the borrower after noticing failed to pay the amount within the prescribed period, the respondent-bank filed petition before the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Rajahmundry for taking one or more measurements as prescribed under Section 13(4) of the SARFAESI Act. Since even after utilization and availing credit facility from the respondent-bank, the borrower failed to repay the loan amount as per the agreement, the loan account became Non-Performing Asset and declared as NPA. Accordingly, the respondent-bank initiated recovery proceedings under the provisions of SARFAESI....
The bank proceeded for the recovery of the loan and gave a demand notice to the appellant vide its reference no. There is evidence on record which is also not disputed that the appellant is a Lecturer of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Govt. Polytechnic, Port Blair. “There is specific evidence of record to show that he appellant has not repaid the loan not even a single furthing of the loan.
The defendant paid an amount of Rs. 500/- on 10.06.1985 towards outstanding dues. Since the loan amount is not cleared, the Bank issued demand notice.
The Bank may, without assigning any reason and upon written notice mailed or delivered to me/us cancel in full or in part the Loan and demand repayment thereof. Upon such notice, the said Dues shall become forthwith due and payable by me/us to the Bank.
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