Land and buildings: Types of Mortgage of immovable properties in India

(This post explains the essence of Mortgage of properties and several forms of mortgage of immovable properties in India viz. Equitable Mortgage, Simple Mortgage, English mortgage,  Mortgage by conditional Sale, Usufructuary Mortgage, and Anomalous Mortgage which are major types of mortgage systems currently existent in India.) The essence of Mortgage of  properties: The transfer of…

What is bank rate?

Bank rate is actually the rate of interest at which Reserve Bank of India is lending to commercial banks. Reserve Bank of India is prepared to buy or re-discount bills of exchange or other eligible commercial paper from commercial banks. Bank rate is governed by Section 49 of Reserve Bank of India Act 1934.The effect of…

What is the difference between Garnishee order & I.T. Attachment order

(This article explains how  the garnishee order and IT attachment orders are different and explains the method of disposal by the Bank branches when they receive such orders from the authorities.) Garnishee order & I.T. Attachments are two different types of attachment orders. The Garnishee order is an order issued by the Court to Garnishee…