Govt. Authorises DRAT Chennai Chairperson for Mumbai Case

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DRAT Chennai chairperson

ORDER NO. S.O. 1163(E), Dated: 06.03.2026

The Central Government has authorised the Chairperson of the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT), Chennai to also discharge the functions of the Chairperson of the Debts Recovery Appellate Tribunal, Mumbai for deciding the appeal in the matter of ‘Bharti G. Patel vs Punjab National Bank & Ors.’

1. Additional Charge for Specific Appeal

The authorisation allows the Chairperson of DRAT Chennai to hear and decide the appeal pending before DRAT Mumbai in the above-mentioned matter. This assignment is granted in addition to his existing responsibilities as the Chairperson of DRAT Chennai.

2. Purpose of the Authorisation

The decision has been taken to facilitate the adjudication of the appeal and ensure the continuity of appellate proceedings before DRAT Mumbai in the specified case.

3. Case Covered Under the Authorisation

The authorisation specifically applies to the appeal in the case of ‘Bharti G. Patel vs Punjab National Bank & Others.’

Accordingly, the Chairperson of DRAT Chennai will exercise the powers and functions of the Chairperson of DRAT Mumbai solely for the purpose of deciding this appeal.

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