Forcible repossession by lenders is illegal; file police complaint

The National Commission observed that Singh had admittedly defaulted in payment, but there was no evidence to prove that the bank had served a notice prior to repossessing the vehicle

Sher Singh had obtained a loan of Rs 16.55 lakh from a bank for purchasing a heavy goods truck. Repayment had to be made in 47 equated monthly instalments (EMIs) of Rs 45,600 each.

 

According to Singh, the vehicle had some major defects due to which he incurred losses. Consequently, his EMI payment was delayed, and he requested an extension. The bank acceded to his request and accepted part payment on November 23, 2012.

 

Later, 8 to 10 musclemen intercepted the vehicle at Haidargarh in Barabanki District of Uttar Pradesh on November 25, 2012, and took forcible repossession. Singh approached