Delay in SARFAESI Execution Leads Calcutta HC to Order Compliance Within Four Weeks

Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Limited. Vs State of West Bengal & Ors. (Calcutta High Court) The petitioner stated that although an order under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act was passed on June 10, 2025, the authorities had not taken steps to hand over possession of the secured property, despite all required payments having been made. The State explained that the delay occurred because the Executive Magistrate responsible for execution had been transferred, but the District Magistrate would now authorize appropriate personnel to carry out the order. The Court directed the c...