Relief to ICICI Home Finance in SARFAESI Delay

The Chhattisgarh High Court reprimanded a Tehsildar for delaying execution of SARFAESI Act measures in favour of ICICI Home Finance. The court held that SARFAESI enforcement steps are “ministerial” and leave no room for administrative discretion. Authorities must implement such orders without delay. The ruling strengthens the framework for secured creditor enforcement and emphasises administrative accountability in property recovery matters.