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How to get a stay from bank against SARFAESI act


09-Jul-2023 (In Property Law)
I recently got a notice from SBI bank under section 13(2) SARFAESI act. This is jointly owned property (me and my husband) and in a process of getting divorced. I am ready to pay to the bank if my husband relinquishes the rights over the property. Kindly let me know what action needs to be taken to get a stay from the bank.
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Answer #1
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Please do not take a Section 13(2) notice lightly. You will need to get a stay of the order or settle the matter at the earliest. The bank may not be willing to wait for you to sort out the dispute between yourself and your husband.

Secondly, if it's a joint property then the notice would be addressed to your husband as well. What is his plan? Is he also asking you to relinquish your share to pay off the debt?

Thirdly if there is already a divorce case pending, it'll be good to settle it at the earliest and include a clause regarding treatment of the joint property.
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Answer #2
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A stay order is an official measure that stops or prevents a particular action until a tribunal or court reviews the matter and makes a decision. A stay order is used in relation to the SARFAESI Act to prevent lenders from seizing secured assets of the borrower or auctioning them to recover unpaid debts.
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