• Bank fraud

If a banker alleged to be involved in bank financial fraud of government scheme and respective bank filed FIR against him including few account holders under IPC 420 along with other applicable sections. bank already conducted departmental enquiry and dismissed the banker from service exparty..few years ago banker took home loan from same bank for construction of house on plot already purchased by him out of his savings. but now because of financial crisis unable to pay monthly EMI for home loan.now his loan account got under NPA so bank issued notice under SARFAESI act to pay outstanding loan amount within 60 days.
alleged banker ready to pay outstanding loan amount by arranging friendly loan or other means to save his home from any further bank actions but he is afraid of If in future alleged banker prooved to be guilty in court of law, can bank/other agency have right to recover any amount of financial loss made by banker by doing auction of his home constructed with the help of home loan for which he already wishing to clear the outstanding to save this home for his family..this home is the one & only immovable property the alleged banker have. alleged banker has zero money with him/family accounts and his family is in very hardship
Asked 1 year ago in Criminal Law
Religion: Hindu

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For recovery of home loan the bank can proceed with the process of law as prescribed in the sarfeasi act.

If he is able to save his house property now by some means, this may be a temporary relief only because the bank is yet to take any action agaisnt him for recovery of the amount due to the bank due to his fraudulent acts agaisnt the bank for the losses suffered by bank.

But remember that the bank should have initiated recovery action immediately within three years from the date of finding him to have created financial loss to the  bank due to his involvement in the fraudulent and cheating acts agaisnt the bank.

 

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
87716 Answers
2355 Consultations

If banker is found involved in fraud his assets can be attached by the bank through court orders 

 

2) best option is to get property auctioned and let friendly family member purchase property on auction as highest bidder 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
97514 Answers
7882 Consultations

So what exactly is your problem? 

Netra Mohanchandra Pant
Advocate, Navi Mumbai
1587 Answers
5 Consultations

- As per Supreme Court, if a property owner fails to pay his dues to the bank, then the bank has the legal right to sell off his immovable property to recover losses.

- But, the task to recover the dues should be performed in a specific manner and Authorities/bank cannot resort to extreme measure.

- Further, if the defaulter wants to purchase that property after paying the entire dues of the bank , then the auction will stand cancelled, and he would be able to claim to the property again.

- Hence, after the payment of defaulted amount , the notice under SARFAESI act can be withdraw by the bank 

- Further, if the banker will declared guilty , then the bank will firstly claim the service amount or salary of the defaulter , and if not fulfilled , then the bank can recover the amount after selling the mortgaged property . 

- You can transfer the mortgaged property in the name of any family member after executing a registered gift deed , after taking an NOC from the bank. 

Mohammed Shahzad
Advocate, Delhi
14773 Answers
224 Consultations

These cases are very common in various Courts of India and Supreme Court of India. I can understand your concern in this regard. Bank shall be entitled to recover its entire dues under the said account from our persons or property upon default in payment. However, there are various ways to tackle it.

In such cases, at the end of adjudication, the Tribunal is supposed to grant a certificate called ‘Recovery Certificate’ in favour of the Bank crystallizing the amount to be recovered from the borrower and it is like a ‘Decree’ granted by a Civil Court. There was a mechanism attached to the Debt Recovery Tribunal to conduct execution proceedings pursuant to the grant of ‘Recovery Certificate’. Detailed discussion is required in such cases. 

 

You may contact my secretary to connect with me for clarification. 

 

Gopal Verma

Advocate on Record & Amicus Curiae

Supreme Court of India 

Shri Gopal Verma
Advocate, Delhi
400 Answers
14 Consultations

IF any recovery came down than it will be by filling civil suit and no forceful auction of property.

Yogendra Singh Rajawat
Advocate, Jaipur
23012 Answers
31 Consultations

In general, if the alleged banker is found guilty in a court of law and ordered to pay restitution or compensate for any financial losses caused by the fraud, the bank or the relevant agency may seek to recover the amount owed through various means, including the auction of assets or properties owned by the banker. This could include the home constructed with the help of the home loan.

 

If the alleged banker is concerned about the potential loss of his home through auction, it is crucial to consult with a lawyer who can assess the situation, advise on the available legal options, and help develop a strategy to protect the home and minimize the potential consequences.

 

The lawyer may be able to negotiate with the bank or the relevant agency on behalf of the alleged banker, explore possibilities for settlement or alternative arrangements, or assist in crafting a defense strategy if the case goes to trial.

 

 

 

Anik Miu
Advocate, Bangalore
10389 Answers
121 Consultations

You can attach his salaries and other office Benefits if any

Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
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209 Consultations

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