An NBFC in Dindigul harassed me for loan repayment, what are my rights?
AR Asked by Arjun Nair from India
Quick Answer
NBFCs are regulated by the RBI and must follow fair practices as recognized under Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act 1960 for consumer protection.
Detailed Legal Analysis
NBFCs are regulated by the RBI and must follow fair practices as recognized under Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act 1960 for consumer protection. The Madras High Court has held that coercive recovery tactics by NBFCs constitute deficiency and harassment.
In Dindigul, you can file a consumer complaint and a complaint with the RBI ombudsman. The Madras High Court has directed NBFCs to follow due process and refrain from threats or public shaming.
Under Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act 1960, the consumer commission can award compensation for mental agony caused by recovery agents. You should record all calls and preserve messages as evidence for your complaint in Dindigul.
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