Authority: High Court at Calcutta (Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 15 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Aadhar Housing Finance Limited filed writ petition W.P.A. 14749 of 2026 against the State of West Bengal and others, alleging delay by the District Magistrate, Krishnanagar, Nadia in disposing an application under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act filed on 22 April 2025.
- Respondents: State of West Bengal represented by Ms. Alam.
- The petitioner claimed the Section 14 application remained pending, contravening the statutory requirement for immediate attention under the SARFAESI Act.
- The Court noted that the application had been scheduled for hearing on 22 July 2026.
- Observations: The Court emphasized the statutory mandate for prompt disposal of Section 14 applications and directed expeditious action.
Final Outcome
- The Court ordered the District Magistrate, Krishnanagar, Nadia to dispose of the petitioner’s Section 14 SARFAESI application within four weeks from the date of the order.
- The writ petition (WPA 14749 of 2026) was disposed of with no order as to costs.
- Parties may obtain an urgent certified copy of the order subject to compliance with requisite formalities.
Topics: Legal Order, SARFAESI Act, Secured Lending