DRT Written Statement in Patna · Section 19(5) RDB Act · BR/1115/2023
Received a DRT summons in Patna? The DRT Written Statement in Patna must be filed within 30 days of service of summons under Section 19(5)(i) of the RDB Act, 1993, extendable by a maximum of 15 days only in exceptional cases. Advocate Simran Kumari handles the complete DRT Written Statement in Patna process for defendants before the Debt Recovery Tribunal in Patna — from calculating the DRT Written Statement in Patna deadline, through compiling the DRT Written Statement in Patna documents and drafting the set-off and counter-claim, to the DRT Written Statement in Patna remedy including condonation of delay and Patna High Court writs.
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DRT summons received in Patna? The DRT Written Statement in Patna window is 30 days.
Under Section 19(5)(i) of the RDB Act, 1993, the defendant must file a DRT Written Statement in Patna before the Debt Recovery Tribunal in Patna within 30 days of service of summons, extendable by a further 15 days only in exceptional cases. The DRT Written Statement in Patna must include any set-off under Section 19(6) and counter-claim under Section 19(8) — both are lost if omitted. Missing the DRT Written Statement in Patna deadline can result in an ex parte order.
Understanding the DRT Written Statement in Patna process is the first step to filing within time before the Debt Recovery Tribunal in Patna.
Every DRT Written Statement in Patna is processed through the official DRT portal and the Patna High Court. The links below are the official portals referenced throughout this DRT Written Statement in Patna guide.
DRT Patna — forum for DRT Written Statement in Patna
DRT Patna is located at the 2nd Floor, A, B & F Wing, Karpuri Thakur Sadan, Kendriya Karmchari Parisar (GPOA), Ashiana Digha Road, Patna – 800025. The Debt Recovery Tribunal in Patna exercises territorial jurisdiction over the entire state of Bihar for DRT Written Statement in Patna matters. Appeals against DRT Patna orders lie to the DRAT Allahabad.
Every DRT Written Statement in Patna sub-topic is organised below by stage — from the DRT summons to the Patna High Court.
A review of the leading DRT Patna pages shows a consistent pattern: most list the 30-day period without explaining the DRT Written Statement in Patna process, the DRT Written Statement in Patna documents checklist, the condonation of delay or the Patna High Court authority on DRT Written Statement in Patna remedy.
| Gap observed | What most competitor pages do | What this DRT Written Statement in Patna hub does instead |
|---|---|---|
| No DRT Written Statement in Patna process | Mentions "30 days" without explaining the step-by-step filing process, the two-sets requirement or the affidavit verification | Complete DRT Written Statement in Patna process under Section 19(5) RDB Act — 30+15 day timeline, two complete sets and affidavit verification under Section 19(10A) |
| No DRT Written Statement in Patna documents checklist | Says "documents required" without listing what to collect | Detailed DRT Written Statement in Patna documents checklist — loan agreement, sanction letter, mortgage deed, account statement and correspondence |
| No DRT Written Statement in Patna remedy analysis | Ignores condonation of delay, Section 5 of the Limitation Act and Patna HC writ remedy | Full DRT Written Statement in Patna remedy section — condonation under the proviso, Section 5 Limitation Act, parity principle and Patna HC writ |
| No Patna case law | General content with no Patna High Court authority on DRT Written Statement in Patna | Patna High Court ruling on DRT's power to condone delay (2025 judgment) and Tirupati Storage v. UCO Bank on DRT Written Statement in Patna |
| No distinction — process vs remedy | Confuses the DRT Written Statement in Patna process with the remedy against delayed filing | Clear distinction between the DRT Written Statement in Patna process (Section 19(5)) and the DRT Written Statement in Patna remedy (condonation under the proviso and Section 5 Limitation Act) |
Practical effect of these gaps on DRT Written Statement in Patna
A defendant in Patna who receives a DRT summons often finds pages that describe what the written statement is but not how to comply with the DRT Written Statement in Patna process or which DRT Written Statement in Patna documents are needed. This DRT Written Statement in Patna hub is structured the opposite way — every section starts with the statutory provision, the computation, the documents and the Patna forum.
Every DRT Written Statement in Patna matter is scoped to the stage of the Original Application, the defences available, the documents required and the remedy against delay.
Complete DRT Written Statement in Patna process under Section 19(5) of the RDB Act, 1993 — calculating the 30-day deadline from service of summons, preparing two complete sets, drafting the grounds of defence and filing before the Debt Recovery Tribunal in Patna.
Compilation of the complete DRT Written Statement in Patna documents — loan agreement, sanction letter, mortgage deed, hypothecation agreement, bank-certified statement of account, correspondence with the bank and proof of payments.
The DRT Written Statement in Patna remedy where the 30+15 day period has lapsed — condonation of delay under the proviso to Section 19(5)(i), Section 5 of the Limitation Act and the parity principle applied by the Delhi High Court in Avantha Holdings.
Drafting the set-off under Section 19(6) and counter-claim under Section 19(8) as part of the DRT Written Statement in Patna — both are lost if omitted from the original document.
Writ petitions under Article 226 against DRT Patna orders refusing to accept the DRT Written Statement in Patna or rejecting the condonation application — where the tribunal has erred in computing the limitation.
Where no DRT Written Statement in Patna is filed, Rule 12(7) of the DRT (Procedure) Rules, 1993 permits the Tribunal to proceed forthwith and pass an order. Section 19(10B) prevents the defendant from relying on unverified pleadings as evidence.
Your DRT Written Statement in Patna matter is handled by the advocate herself — not routed through intermediaries or call centres.
Familiar with the DRT Patna registry at Karpuri Thakur Sadan, the DRT Written Statement in Patna deadline computation and the Patna High Court writ jurisdiction over DRT Patna orders.
The chamber is located at P.C. Colony, Kankarbagh, Patna – 800020, easily accessible for any DRT Written Statement in Patna consultation.
Advice on DRT Written Statement in Patna grounded in the RDB Act, 1993 and current Patna High Court authority.
Send the DRT summons
Share the DRT summons, Original Application or Section 19(4) notice by WhatsApp or email. Acknowledge receipt is issued the same day from the Kankarbagh chamber for your DRT Written Statement in Patna.
DRT Written Statement in Patna assessment call
A short call to establish the date of service of summons, the DRT Written Statement in Patna deadline computation, the documents required and any immediate protective steps before DRT Patna.
Written scope
A written scope of the engagement and the fee arrangement for the DRT Written Statement in Patna stage, before the written statement is filed.
DRT Written Statement in Patna drafting and filing
Drafting the DRT Written Statement in Patna with set-off and counter-claim, compiling the DRT Written Statement in Patna documents, filing two complete sets before DRT Patna and representing you for interim relief and final hearing.
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The DRT Written Statement in Patna process is governed by Section 19(5) of the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act, 1993 (RDB Act) and Rule 12 of the Debts Recovery Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 1993. The Debt Recovery Tribunal in Patna issues a summons under Section 19(4) requiring the defendant to show cause within 30 days of service.
Under Section 19(5)(i) of the RDB Act, the defendant shall, within a period of 30 days from the date of service of summons, present a DRT Written Statement in Patna of defence. Rule 12(1) of the DRT (Procedure) Rules, 1993 requires the defendant to file two complete sets of the written statement, including any claim for set-off under Section 19(6) or counter-claim under Section 19(8), along with documents in paper book form.
The proviso to Section 19(5)(i) provides that where the defendant fails to file the DRT Written Statement in Patna within 30 days, the Presiding Officer may, in exceptional cases and special circumstances to be recorded in writing, extend the period by such further period not exceeding 15 days. The total outer limit for the DRT Written Statement in Patna is therefore 45 days from service of summons.
Section 19(10A) requires that every DRT Written Statement in Patna be supported by an affidavit verifying all facts and pleadings. Section 19(10B) provides that if any facts or pleadings in the DRT Written Statement in Patna are not verified in the manner provided under Section 19(10A), the party shall not be allowed to rely on such facts or pleadings as evidence.
Rule 12(7) of the DRT (Procedure) Rules, 1993 permits the Tribunal to proceed forthwith and pass an order on the application as it thinks fit if the defendant fails to file the DRT Written Statement in Patna within the prescribed period. This can result in an ex parte order before the Debt Recovery Tribunal in Patna.
| Stage | Provision | Timeline / Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| Summons issuance | Section 19(4) | Show cause within 30 days of service |
| DRT Written Statement in Patna filing | Section 19(5)(i) / Rule 12(1) | 30 days from service; two complete sets |
| Extension for DRT Written Statement in Patna | Proviso to Section 19(5)(i) | Maximum 15 days in exceptional cases |
| Affidavit verification | Section 19(10A) / 19(10B) | Mandatory; otherwise contents not evidence |
| Default | Rule 12(7) | Tribunal may proceed forthwith; ex parte order |
Received a DRT summons in Patna?
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Compiling the correct DRT Written Statement in Patna documents is essential to filing a complete and admissible written statement before the Debt Recovery Tribunal in Patna. The documents required depend on the defences raised, but the following are typically required.
Documents in paper book form for DRT Written Statement in Patna
Rule 12(1) of the DRT (Procedure) Rules, 1993 requires the DRT Written Statement in Patna documents to be filed in paper book form. Two complete sets of the written statement and documents must be submitted — one for the Tribunal and one for the applicant bank. Original documents or true copies with the leave of the Tribunal should accompany the DRT Written Statement in Patna.
Where the DRT Written Statement in Patna deadline of 30+15 days has expired, several remedies are available. The primary DRT Written Statement in Patna remedy is the condonation of delay under the proviso to Section 19(5)(i), read with Section 5 of the Limitation Act, 1963. A further DRT Written Statement in Patna remedy is a writ petition before the Patna High Court.
The proviso to Section 19(5)(i) permits the Presiding Officer to extend the time for filing the DRT Written Statement in Patna by a further period not exceeding 15 days in exceptional cases and special circumstances to be recorded in writing. Judicial opinion on whether delay beyond 45 days can be condoned remains divided.
The Delhi High Court in Nikhil Podar v. Punjab National Bank (2026) held that the 30-day period prescribed for filing a DRT Written Statement in Patna can be extended by a maximum of 15 days, and that no court can condone delay beyond the 45-day outer limit.
In Avantha Holdings Limited v. ICICI Bank Limited (2026), the Delhi High Court applied the principle of parity to condone a 14-day delay in filing the DRT Written Statement in Patna. The Court held that where the bank itself delayed service of summons by nearly a month, the defendant's shorter delay cannot be treated with undue strictness.
In a 2025 judgment, the Patna High Court held that the DRT has the power to condone delay in filing applications under Section 17(1) of the SARFAESI Act. In Tirupati Storage and Allied Pvt. Ltd. v. UCO Bank (2021), the Patna High Court considered a case where the DRT Written Statement in Patna-cum-counter-claim was filed after the Presiding Officer had rejected the time petition.
| Remedy | Provision | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Condonation of delay | Proviso to Section 19(5)(i) | Condonation where sufficient cause shown or exceptional circumstances |
| Section 5 Limitation Act | Limitation Act, 1963 | Application for condonation of DRT Written Statement in Patna delay |
| Parity principle | Avantha Holdings (Del HC) | Where the bank itself delayed service of summons |
| Patna High Court writ | Article 226 | Challenge to DRT Patna order refusing DRT Written Statement in Patna |
DRT Written Statement in Patna deadline has expired?
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In M/s Tirupati Storage and Allied Pvt. Ltd. v. United Commercial Bank (Patna High Court, CWJC No. 1178 of 2020, decided 09.08.2021), the petitioner company appeared in O.A. No. 283 of 2011 before the DRT Patna and sought time for filing the DRT Written Statement in Patna. The Company purchased a draft of ₹1.5 lakhs for filing counter-claim and the DRT Written Statement in Patna-cum-counter-claim was filed on 10.09.2012. The Patna High Court examined whether the DRT Written Statement in Patna and counter-claim were properly considered by the Tribunal.
In a significant 2025 judgment, the Patna High Court held that the DRT has the legal authority to condone delays in filing applications under Section 17(1) of the SARFAESI Act. The Court concluded that since Section 17(7) connects the SARFAESI application process to the RDB Act procedures, the DRT can condone delay. This provides an opportunity for aggrieved parties to seek justice even if they miss the statutory 45-day deadline.
In Avantha Holdings Limited v. ICICI Bank Limited (2026), the Delhi High Court applied the principle of parity to condone a 14-day delay in filing the DRT Written Statement in Patna. ICICI Bank had initiated proceedings before the DRT, Delhi, seeking recovery of ₹558.60 crore. The High Court held that the bank had enjoyed a far longer period in complying with the DRT's directions without facing any adverse consequences, and the petitioner's delay of 14 days cannot be placed in a more disadvantageous position.
In Nikhil Podar v. PNB (2026), the Delhi High Court held that the 30-day period prescribed for filing a DRT Written Statement in Patna can be extended by a maximum of 15 days, and that courts have no power to condone any further delay.
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This page on the DRT Written Statement in Patna is published for general information only and does not constitute legal advice or solicitation. DRT Written Statement in Patna law, DRT Written Statement in Patna process rules, DRT Written Statement in Patna documents requirements, DRT Written Statement in Patna remedy procedure, condonation rules and portal processes are amended from time to time. The applicable position on any DRT Written Statement in Patna matter must be verified against the current statutory text, notifications and circulars, and against the facts of the particular matter.
Law last checked: 16 October 2026.
