A microfinance company in Agartala charged me excessive interest, is that legal?
AR Asked by Arjun Nair from India
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Below is a comprehensive legal analysis based on Indian law for your question.
Microfinance institutions are governed by RBI guidelines and Tripura Rent Control Act 1973 regarding fair interest rates and transparency. The Tripura High Court has held that charging usurious interest rates is an unfair trade practice.
In Agartala, you can challenge the interest rate before the consumer commission and the RBI ombudsman. The Tripura High Court has directed microfinance lenders to disclose all charges clearly and avoid coercive recovery.
Under Tripura Rent Control Act 1973, the commission can order a reduction in interest and refund of excess collected. You should request a detailed statement of account and the loan agreement before filing in Agartala.
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