Banking Recovery & Security Enforcement

SARFAESI Proceedings & Secured Asset Recovery

SARFAESI disputes require close review of the loan and security documents, account classification, demand and possession measures, secured asset, borrower objections and the procedural route available before the Debts Recovery Tribunal or appellate forum.

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SARFAESI work may involve

Demand & enforcement measures

Review notices, outstanding debt, security documents, borrower representations and measures taken for enforcement.

Possession of secured asset

Examine possession notices, property description, valuation, sale process, third-party claims and assistance sought for taking possession.

Borrower / guarantor challenge

Assess the measure challenged, security interest, account and procedural record before approaching the DRT.

Lender-side enforcement support

Document review, notice and security-record coordination, enforcement chronology and litigation response.

Case preparation framework

01 — Facility

Map borrower, facilities, outstanding amount, guarantees and restructuring if any.

02 — Security

Identify the secured asset, mortgage or charge documents and registration record.

03 — Measures

Build a chronology of notices, objections, possession, valuation and sale steps.

04 — Remedy

Match the dispute to the statutory application or appeal route and relief available.

SARFAESI framework

Section 13 deals with enforcement of security interest; Section 17 provides for applications against measures to recover secured debts; Section 18 provides an appeal to the Appellate Tribunal. India Code.

Related service

See our Lender & Bank Legal Due Diligence and Banking & Finance practice pages.

Fastrack Legal Solutions LLP

SARFAESI strategy depends on the exact enforcement measure and security record. Borrower, guarantor, lender and third-party positions can require different remedies and evidence.

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General information only; not solicitation or legal advice for any specific matter.