E-Auction of Mortage Properties

During the meeting of General managers (Recovery/Legal) of all Public Sector Banks (PSBs) held on November 1, 2012, PSBs were advised that all auctions of the immovable properties under ‘The Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest (SARFAESI) Act, 2002’ be done through e-Auction with a view to conduct free, fair and transparent auctions.

In line with the instructions from the Government, the PSBs have already finalised the service provider for e-auctions and many banks have started conducting e-auctions of the immovable properties under SARFAESI Act.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Finance, Shri Namo Narain Meena in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.

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