DRT Matters

Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) are quasi-judicial bodies established under the Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993, to facilitate expeditious recovery of debts owed to banks and financial institutions

Jurisdiction & Function

Pecuniary jurisdiction

Cases where the debt amount is ₹20 lakhs or more.

Powers

Possess District Court powers for debt recovery, enforce security interests, and issue recovery certificates.

Appellate forum

Appeals lie to the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT) within 45 days.