Auction purchaser's rights
I am an auction purchaser of a Residential prop sold under SARFAESI Act. Property was under “Symbolic Possession” with “As is Where is” clause , when auctioned in 2012.
Want to know rights of Auction Purchaser and any damages I can claim due to delay in possession .
** Details are as follow **
I had paid 10% EMD + 15% (within 5 days) + 75% (within 15 days)to Bank but borrower have got stay(status quo) in 2012.
1. Bank had returned only 75% of my money in 2012. as the court (DRT) have asked to maintain “status quo”.
2. But Bank have Blocked my 25% with them since 2012.
3. Borrower was seeking relaxation from Pre-deposit (25% of his outstanding amount) due to financial crises which was disposed in DRT - > DRAT -> High Court in Dec’2014.
4. In Jan’2015 , somehow Borrower has manage to deposit 25% of outstanding due. But after the stipulated time given by High court in Dec’2014.
5. In Jan’2015 ,High court have asked DRAT to accept the money and look in to this matter on merit basis. But have asked to wait for one week before moving ahead to get the physical possession.
6. Now , in May 2019 bank officials(advocate) have realized that there is no stay/protection on this auction “as per roz-nama” and they can go ahead with further steps.
7. If they demand me to pay 75% of remaining amount within 15 days now in 2019.
a. Can I ask for additional time to manage those fund (in case of financial issue)?
i. If Yes, What maximum time I can demand ? Who will approve this “Additional time” Court / Bank? Is there any risk to violate SARFAESI act guidelines here ?
ii. If No, What protection an auction purchaser has here , since this situation has arrived due to 7 years delay in court order?
b. Can I demand bank to give me “Physical Possession” before I make 75% payment ?
i. If yes, Do I have to approach court directly or bank officials approval will suffice.
ii. If No, What protection an auction purchaser has here , incase physical possession get delayed further ?
iii. Can I show availability of fund (75%) in my bank account, in form of FDs / DDs and ask them to Secure Physical Possession before I make payment?
c. Can I demand Interest on 25% money kept with bank for 7 years ?
i. If Yes, How much % interest I may get , typically ? Can I demand it from Bank or I have to seek help from DRT / Consumer court ?
8. Who will bear the cost of additional encumbrance on the property for last 7 years due to delay in possession?
a. Borrower , who was enjoying the possession of this property .
b. Bank, since they have not given me clear possession of this property.
c. Or , I have to pay the cost.
9. What all precaution I should take to go ahead in this process to save my interest ?
10. Any risk in depositing Full Sale amount to the Bank ?
Asked 6 years ago in Property Law
Religion: Hindu
Some how, I have managed the money(75%) and waiting for Bank’s demand letter to deposit money.
But seems like, Now bank is in interest of fetching some more money from (this “Already Auctioned” ) property by doing “Re-auction” on the ground of “increase in market value”.
1. Can bank do a re-auction on above said reasons ? Please note , I have been compliant to all obligation of auction purchaser?
2. Can I deposit money (75%) directly to Bank/NPA account (without the demand letter from Bank) and demand for “Sale Certificate” since there is clear delay observed from bank’s side ? OR challenging their action Legally by serving a legal notice ?
3. In case bank issues “Sale Certificate” & Register it in current “Symbolic Possession” , Can I occupy this property directly since no one staying there currently. With the consensus of Co Op Housing Society member’s.
4. Can I approach Bank Ombudsmen , to intervene and get this property ? OR legal notice is only option ?
@Krishna Kishore Ganguly
Q : Have you received certificate of sale from the Bank.
A : No, Not sale certificate . But I do have acknowledgement letter issued by Bank confirming they have received 100% payment within stipulated time.
@ T Kalaiselvan
Q. What do you mean by cost of additional encumbrance, did you incur any expenses over any encumbrance on the property?, you may specify
A: I have not incurred yet, but housing society due which was approx. 50k in 2012 has become 2.5Lacks now in 2019. It’s monthly maintenance + interest , which has incurred due to delay in court’s order.
Asked 6 years ago