STARTUP LEGAL5 Sept 2026
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A home finance company tried to avoid refunding a prepayment penalty, arguing its loan was to a proprietorship firm, not an individual. Courts had earlier said such penalties were wrong for floating-rate loans. The National Commission refused to interfere, noting the company's arguments were new and not supported by evidence. This means the refund order stays.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The company challenged a refund order for a prepayment penalty of ₹4,05,210 plus interest.
- It claimed the RBI circular didn't apply because the loan was to a proprietorship firm, not an individual.
- The National Commission upheld the lower orders, saying new arguments and lack of evidence can't be raised now.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If your firm charges prepayment penalties on floating-rate loans, check whether RBI or NHB circulars apply to you and refund any wrongful charges before disputes reach consumer courts.
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