DRTs and DRATs to introduce e-governance initiatives

BANGALORE, INDIA: A proposal has been initiated to introduce e-governance in Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs).

This proposal has been made to ensure smooth functioning of the DRTs and DRATs and to provide a platform for seamless operations to Banks, Financial Institutions and general public to expedite recovery of public money.

The DRTs/DRATs has planned to implement information technology to automate the processes/procedures. As of now, the agency for the implementation of the project is yet to be decided, as per a written reply by Namo Narain Meena, MoS, Ministry of Finance, to a question in the Lok Sabha.

As a part of this initiative, the DRT officials will be provided with technology enablers that would help them deliver best possible services efficiently and to provide hassle free administrative services.

Some of the other objectives for the e-DRT engagement include the facilitation of hassle free administrative services for the applicants and defendants, making timely and accurate reports easily accessible, efficient management of case records.

After the e-DRT implementation, banks and financial institutions will be able to track their case related information. The Recovery officers will be supported by latest tools and technology to speedily enforce the orders.