In a writ petition filed before Allahabad HC, a bench comprising Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh issued a notice to Finance Ministry, Union Government. The writ petition was filed against the vacant post of PO/Chairman of DRAT, lying vacant for almost more than three months. The single bench observed that DRT/DRAT was formed for adjudicating matters of recovery by banks and FI, however, many a time, the office of the PO or Chairperson is lying vacant and aggrieved are compelled to appear before HC. HC further condemned such sad plight of DRT and DRATs and remarked that in the event of an untimely appointment, it is rather appropriate to abolish such tribunals. The court further ordered to maintain the status quo w.r.t properties in dispute.
