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2017 (4) TMI 1398 - Tri - Insolvency and Bankruptcy


Issues:
Initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under sections 8 and 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 against the Corporate Debtor for default in payment.

Analysis:

The Operational Creditor filed an application under sections 8 and 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, seeking initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process against the Corporate Debtor due to a default in payment amounting to ?45,73,250. The Operational Creditor had supplied materials to the Corporate Debtor as per a Purchase Order, raising four invoices for payment. The Corporate Debtor only paid ?28,00,000 out of the total due amount of ?73,73,250, leaving a balance of ?45,73,250 unpaid. The Operational Creditor contended that the Purchase Order and invoices formed a legally binding contract obligating the Corporate Debtor to make the payments.

The Operational Creditor submitted supporting documents, including the Purchase Order, invoices, and Board Resolution authorizing the initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution. The petition was signed by an authorized representative and included bank statements showing the payment default by the Corporate Debtor. Additionally, notices under the Companies Act, 1956, and Demand Notices were provided as evidence of the default. The Operational Creditor also proposed the name of an Interim Resolution Professional, Shri Arun Kumar Gupta, who was deemed qualified and suitable for the role.

Based on the evidence presented, the Tribunal found that the Corporate Debtor had indeed defaulted on the payment of ?45,73,250. Consequently, the petition was admitted, and Shri Arun Kumar Gupta was appointed as the Interim Resolution Professional. A moratorium was declared as per section 14 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016, and directions were issued for a public announcement and service of the order on the Corporate Debtor. The Financial Creditor and Corporate Debtor were also to be informed of the order as per section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The case was listed for a progress report submission by the Interim Resolution Professional on 28th April 2017.

 

 

 

 

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