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2019 (12) TMI 1585 - Tri - Companies LawApproval/sanction of the Scheme of Amalgamation - Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 (CA, 2013) r/w the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016 (Rules, 2016) and NCLT Rules, 2016 - HELD THAT - There is no additional requirement for any modification and the Scheme of Amalgamation appears to be fair and reasonable and is not contrary to public policy and not violative of any provisions of law. All the statutory compliances have been made under Sections 230 to 232 of the Act, 2013. Taking into consideration the above facts, the Company Petition is allowed and the Scheme of Amalgamation annexed with the Petition is hereby Sanctioned. The Scheme approved shall be binding on the Shareholders, Creditors and Employees of the Companies involved in this Scheme. The Appointed date of the Scheme is 01.04.2018. The scheme is approved - application allowed.
Issues involved:
Approval of Scheme of Amalgamation under Sections 230 to 232 of the Companies Act, 2013. Detailed Analysis: 1. Approval of Scheme of Amalgamation: The petition was filed for the approval and sanction of the Scheme of Amalgamation between the Transferor Company and the Transferee Company. Both companies had their Registered Offices in NCT of Delhi, falling within the jurisdiction of the bench. The Board of Directors of both companies had approved the Scheme, and necessary requirements like meetings of Shareholders, Secured, Unsecured Creditors were dispensed with by the bench's order. The petition on the second motion was filed, and all requirements were fulfilled as per the bench's order. 2. Company Details: The Transferor Company and Transferee Company were private limited companies incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956, with specific business activities. The Transferor Company was involved in buying, selling, and investing in financial instruments, while the Transferee Company provided consultancy services in various fields. 3. Compliance and Affidavits: The Regional Director highlighted certain compliance requirements in the Scheme, including fee payments, NOC from RBI for NBFCs, and submission of necessary financial documents. The Official Liquidator also raised queries regarding compliance and NOC from RBI for the Transferor Company. In response, the companies provided undertakings and clarifications to address these concerns. 4. Employee Welfare and Accounting Standards: The Scheme included provisions ensuring job continuity for employees and continuation of welfare schemes. It also outlined the method for accounting assets and liabilities post-amalgamation in accordance with specified accounting standards. 5. Approval and Implementation: The Tribunal found the Scheme to be fair, reasonable, and compliant with the law. It approved the Scheme of Amalgamation, making it binding on shareholders, creditors, and employees of the companies involved. The appointed date for the Scheme was specified, and directions were given for necessary filings and dissolution of the Transferor Company. 6. Final Orders: The Order clarified that it did not grant exemptions from stamp duty, taxes, or other charges. It allowed parties to seek directions from the bench if needed for the Scheme's implementation. The Order was to be filed with the RoC, leading to the dissolution of the Transferor Company and consolidation of documents with the Transferee Company. 7. Conclusion: The Scheme of Amalgamation was sanctioned, and the petition was disposed of, with detailed instructions for implementation and compliance with legal requirements. This detailed analysis covers the approval process, company details, compliance issues, employee welfare provisions, accounting standards, final orders, and the overall conclusion of the judgment regarding the Scheme of Amalgamation under the Companies Act, 2013.
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