Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack

Order Date: 31 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Sufia Sultana, represented by Advocate D. Pattanaik.
  • Opposite Party: Authorized Officer, ICICI Bank, Khordha.
  • Petition sought quashing of demand notice dated 02‑12‑2025 and possession notice dated 08‑04‑2026, and issuance of appropriate writs.
  • The petition was filed in writ (civil) proceeding WP(C) No.22679 of 2026, CNR No. ODHC010533442026, and was taken up in hybrid mode.

Final Outcome

  • The Court disposed of the writ petition as withdrawn, noting the petitioner may seek relief under Section 17 of the SARFAESI Act before the Debt Recovery Tribunal, Odisha, Kataka.
  • The petitioner was directed that any delay in filing before the DRT may be condoned liberally, with an opportunity of hearing to the parties.
  • No writ was issued to quash the demand or possession notices.

Topics: Banking, Legal Proceedings