Section 31(J) of Sarfaesi Act stipulates that no action can be taken under the Act if the amount 'due' is less than 20% or Rs.1 lakh.
An account is declared NPA on 1.10.2010. The outstanding in various limits is Rs.175 lakhs. The overdue interest and principal instalment of term loan are Rs.17.5 lakhs even though 90 days have elapsed. Can the Bank invoke action u/s 13(2) or should allow the amount to build up above Rs.35 lakhs(20% of Rs.175 lakhs). RBI norms states that if this overdue amount is paid i.e. Rs.17.5 lakhs, then the account should become standard and regularised.