Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack
Order Date: 08 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Pravati Kumari Sahu, borrower of ₹9,27,000 taken on 17‑05‑2017 from Odisha Grameen Bank, Tarasingi Branch, Ganjam.
- Defaulted on repayments; on 04‑12‑2025 she submitted a representation to the Branch Manager seeking a one‑time settlement.
- She has paid ₹8,13,142 towards the loan, leaving an outstanding balance of ₹3,65,000.
- Counsel for petitioner alleges the bank has not acted on the representation.
Final Outcome
- The Court directs Odisha Grameen Bank to consider the petitioner’s representation in accordance with its internal rules within 30 days.
- The bank must communicate its decision to the petitioner within one week of the consideration.
- The writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage; no notice to the bank is required.
- A copy of the order is to be sent to the bank for compliance.
Topics: Bank Settlement, Court Order