Section 20: Power to call for repayment before agreed period.

Q: What does Section 20 of The National Housing Bank Act, 1987 (NHB Act) deal with?

Section 20 NHB Act pertains to "Power to call for repayment before agreed period.". It is part of the The National Housing Bank Act, 1987, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 20 of The National Housing Bank Act, 1987 (NHB Act) governs power to call for repayment before agreed period. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 20 NHB Act still in force?

Yes, Section 20 of the The National Housing Bank Act, 1987 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 20 NHB Act?

धारा 20 NHB Act is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 20 of the The National Housing Bank Act, 1987. Section 20 of The National Housing Bank Act, 1987 (NHB Act) governs power to call for repayment before agreed period. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 20 NHB Act?

Dhara 20 NHB Act is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 20 of the The National Housing Bank Act, 1987. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 20 of The National Housing Bank Act, 1987 (NHB Act) governs power to call for repayment before agreed period. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 20 of The National Housing Bank Act, 1987?

Cite as: "Section 20, The National Housing Bank Act, 1987 (NHB Act)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The National Housing Bank Act, 1987, § 20 (India).

Law on Tips Editorial Board

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any agreement, the National Housing Bank may, by notice in writing, require any borrowing ¹[institution] to discharge forthwith in full its liabilities to the National Housing Bank—

(a) if it appears to the Board that false or misleading information in any material particular was given in the application for the loan or advance; or

(b) if the borrowing ¹[institution] has failed to comply with any of the terms of the agreement with the National Housing Bank in the matter of the loan or advance; or

(c) if there is a reasonable apprehension that the borrowing ¹[institution] is unable to pay its debts or that proceedings for liquidation may be commenced in respect thereof; or

(d) if for any reason, it is necessary so to do to protect the interests of the National Housing Bank.

1. Subs. by Act 15 of 2000, s. 12, for "housing finance institution " (w.e.f. 12-6-2000).