A microfinance company in Guwahati charged me excessive interest, is that legal?
LA Asked by Lakshmi Menon 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 Assam Rent Control Act 1972 regarding fair interest rates and transparency. The Gauhati High Court has held that charging usurious interest rates is an unfair trade practice.
In Guwahati, you can challenge the interest rate before the consumer commission and the RBI ombudsman. The Gauhati High Court has directed microfinance lenders to disclose all charges clearly and avoid coercive recovery.
Under Assam Rent Control Act 1972, 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 Guwahati.
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