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2021 (11) TMI 1029 - Tri - Insolvency and BankruptcyPayment of remuneration and the litigation expenses incurred by the applicant - HELD THAT - Applicant has failed to produce any written communication between himself and Mr. Gagan Bothra accepting the amount of fee payable to the Applicant and as such balance as claimed cannot be considered at this stage - Admittedly CoC has not approved the legal expenses payable to the IRP and the legal cost incurred by him as required under Regulation 33 of CIRP Regulations and as such claim of the IRP cannot be considered at this stage. Petition dismissed.
Issues:
1. Application for remuneration and expenses by the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) under IBC, 2016 and Companies Act, 2013. 2. Claim for investigation into respondent's financial activities. 3. Request for imposing exemplary costs on the respondent. 4. Overall orders in the interest of justice. Issue 1: Application for remuneration and expenses by the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) under IBC, 2016 and Companies Act, 2013: The Applicant, an erstwhile Interim Resolution Professional (IRP), filed an application seeking remuneration and litigation expenses related to the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of a company. The Applicant claimed that the respondent had agreed to pay a fee of ?1,00,000 for 30 days, out of which only ?50,000 was paid in cash, with the remaining amount still outstanding. Additionally, the Applicant asserted incurring legal expenses in defending various matters without attaching approval from the Committee of Creditors (COC) regarding fees and expenses. The Tribunal noted the lack of written communication accepting the fee amount and the absence of approval for legal expenses from the COC, leading to the dismissal of the application for remuneration and expenses. Issue 2: Claim for investigation into respondent's financial activities: The Applicant requested the Tribunal to direct an investigation into how the respondent claimed to make large cash payments without declaring the source of income or maintaining proper accounting records. The Applicant highlighted concerns regarding public interest and compliance with tax laws. However, the Tribunal did not find merit in this claim and dismissed it along with the other prayers for relief. Issue 3: Request for imposing exemplary costs on the respondent: The Applicant sought exemplary costs to be imposed on the respondent for filing numerous frivolous cases against the Applicant. The Applicant aimed to seek justice by holding the respondent accountable for their actions. However, the Tribunal, finding this request devoid of merit, declined to grant any relief in this regard. Issue 4: Overall orders in the interest of justice: The Tribunal, after considering the arguments and record, concluded that the application lacked merit on various grounds. As a result, the Tribunal dismissed the application without costs, emphasizing the importance of compliance with legal requirements and approvals in such matters. The judgment highlights the significance of following due process and obtaining necessary approvals in insolvency proceedings to ensure transparency and accountability. In conclusion, the Tribunal's judgment in this case focused on the lack of documentation, approval, and merit in the Applicant's claims for remuneration, investigation, and exemplary costs. The decision underscores the importance of adherence to legal procedures and requirements in insolvency matters to maintain integrity and fairness in the resolution process.
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