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2021 (5) TMI 503 - Tri - Insolvency and BankruptcyMaintainability of application - initiation of CIRP - Corporate Debtor failed to make repayment of its dues - Operational Creditors - existence of debt and dispute or not - Jurisdiction - time limitation - service of notice - HELD THAT - The Applicant has filed an affidavit under section 9(3)(b) dated 05.09.2019 affirming that no notice of dispute has been given by the Corporate debtor relating to dispute of the unpaid operational debt. Jurisdiction - HELD THAT - The registered office of corporate debtor is situated in Delhi and therefore this Tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain and try this application. Time Limitation - HELD THAT - The last invoice was raised on31.03.2018, and the present application was filed on 20.09.2019, hence the debt is not time barred and the application is filed within the period of limitation. Existence of debt and default or not - HELD THAT - The present application is complete and the Applicant is entitled to claim its dues, which remain uncontroverted by the Corporate Debtor, and moreover stand admitted as the corporate debtor appeared before the court and sought time for settlement. Therefore, the default of the operational debt is established beyond doubt. Application is admitted - moratorium declared.
Issues involved:
Application under section 9 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 for initiation of Corporate Insolvency process against a private limited company. Jurisdiction of the Tribunal to entertain the application. Outstanding dues, interest, and operational debt. Appointment of Insolvency Resolution Professional (IRP) and deposit of funds for expenses. Moratorium under Section 14(1) of the Code. Detailed Analysis: 1. Application under section 9 of IBC, 2016: The Applicant filed an application under section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 seeking to initiate the Corporate Insolvency process against a private limited company. The Applicant, as the proprietor of a scaffolding material supply business, had a dispute with the Corporate Debtor regarding outstanding dues, interest, and operational debt. 2. Jurisdiction of the Tribunal: The Tribunal established its jurisdiction to entertain and try the application as the registered office of the Corporate Debtor was situated in Delhi. This jurisdictional aspect was crucial for the Tribunal to proceed with the case and make a decision on the matter. 3. Outstanding dues, interest, and operational debt: The Applicant detailed the transactions, invoices, and communication with the Corporate Debtor regarding payment for scaffolding material supplied. Despite various reminders and notices, the Corporate Debtor failed to make any payment towards the outstanding dues, leading to the application under section 9 of IBC, 2016. 4. Appointment of Insolvency Resolution Professional (IRP): The Tribunal appointed an Insolvency Resolution Professional (IRP) to oversee the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). Specific conditions and disclosures were mandated for the appointed IRP to ensure compliance with the regulations and rules governing insolvency proceedings. 5. Deposit of funds for expenses: The Operational Creditor was directed to deposit a specified sum with the Interim Resolution Professional to cover the expenses related to the insolvency resolution process. This deposit was essential to facilitate the functions assigned to the IRP and ensure the smooth progress of the resolution proceedings. 6. Moratorium under Section 14(1) of the Code: Upon admission of the application under section 9 of IBC, 2016, a moratorium was imposed on the Corporate Debtor as per the provisions of Section 14(1) of the Code. This moratorium restricted certain actions against the Corporate Debtor during the resolution process, safeguarding its interests and facilitating the resolution proceedings. This detailed analysis covers the key issues addressed in the legal judgment, outlining the application process, jurisdiction, outstanding dues, appointment of IRP, fund deposit requirements, and the imposition of a moratorium under the relevant provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
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