Authority: High Court (Om Narayan Rai, J.)
Order Date: 11 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petition: WPA 20095 of 2026 filed by Canara Bank against the District Magistrate, Bankura & Ors., and other respondents.
- Allegation: State authorities failed to provide police assistance for taking possession of secured assets despite a District Magistrate order dated 21 Aug 2024 under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act.
- State’s defence: Delay caused by the petitioner’s inability to identify the specific secured asset; senior manager’s letter awaiting clarification from the Officer‑in‑Charge dated 15 July 2025.
- Court’s observation: No fault on the State; assistance contingent on the bank furnishing asset details and depositing police‑assistance costs.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of; no costs awarded.
- Upon receipt of specific asset information and cost deposit, police will inform the bank of costs within three working days and provide assistance preferably within a week.
- An urgent photostat certified copy of the order may be obtained subject to requisite formalities.
Topics: Police Assistance, SARFAESI Enforcement