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2020 (4) TMI 313 - Tri - Insolvency and BankruptcyApproval of Resolution Plan - extension of CIRP period for the Corporate Debtor - third proviso of section 12(3) of the I B Code - Effective Date as the date of approval of this Resolution Plan - HELD THAT - On perusal of the Resolution Plan we find that the resolution plan has necessary provisions for its effective implementation - The resolution applicant shall obtain the necessary approval required under any law for the time being in force within one year from the date of this order or within such period as provided for in such law whichever is later. The resolution plan is approved with modifications as mentioned above which shall be binding on the corporate Debtor and its employees members creditors guarantors Resolution Applicant and other stakeholders involved in the resolution plan - The resolution professional shall forward all records relating to the conduct of the corporate insolvency resolution process and the resolution plan to the IBBI to be recorded on its database. Application allowed.
Issues Involved:
1. Approval of the resolution plan under section 30(6) of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (I&B Code). 2. Compliance with the provisions of the I&B Code and CIRP Regulations. 3. Voting by the Committee of Creditors (CoC) on the resolution plan. 4. Financial provisions and payments proposed in the resolution plan. 5. Legal compliance and reliefs sought by the resolution applicant. 6. Implementation and monitoring of the resolution plan. Issue-wise Detailed Analysis: 1. Approval of the Resolution Plan: The application was filed under section 30(6) of the I&B Code by the Resolution Professional (RP) seeking approval of the resolution plan submitted by a consortium led by Mr. Brij Bhushan Gupta. The resolution plan was approved by 85.29% of the CoC members, with 0.21% abstaining and 14.50% voting against it. 2. Compliance with the Provisions of the I&B Code and CIRP Regulations: The RP certified that the resolution plan complied with all provisions of the I&B Code and the CIRP Regulations. The resolution applicant also submitted an affidavit confirming eligibility under section 29A of the I&B Code. The RP appointed two registered valuers to determine the fair value and liquidation value of the Corporate Debtor, which were Rs. 54,15,70,844 and Rs. 28,76,87,233 respectively. 3. Voting by the Committee of Creditors (CoC): The CoC voting resulted in 85.29% approval for the resolution plan. The voting shares of creditors like State Bank of India (28.66%), Bank of Baroda (26.46%), and Central Bank of India (24.58%) were in favor, while Indian Overseas Bank (14.50%) dissented, and ICICI Bank (0.21%) abstained. 4. Financial Provisions and Payments Proposed in the Resolution Plan: The resolution plan proposed payments to various stakeholders, including: - CIRP Costs: At Actuals. - Financial Creditors: Rs. 30 Crores less the IRPC at actual. - Operational Creditors: Rs. 1 Crore. - Workmen & Employees: Rs. 3.15 Crores. - Provident Fund for Workmen & Employees: Rs.0.7 Crores. The plan also included a provision for capital expenditure of Rs. 10 Crores and working capital infusion of Rs. 12 Crores. 5. Legal Compliance and Reliefs Sought by the Resolution Applicant: The resolution applicant sought several reliefs and concessions, which the Tribunal did not grant. The applicant was directed to comply with all applicable laws and obtain necessary approvals within one year from the date of the order. 6. Implementation and Monitoring of the Resolution Plan: The plan proposed the establishment of a monitoring agency consisting of three CoC members and two nominees of the resolution applicant. The suspended Board of Directors would be dissolved, and new directors nominated by the resolution applicant and financial creditors would be appointed. The resolution applicant was expected to comply with all industrial, labor, and other applicable laws. Conclusion: The Tribunal approved the resolution plan with modifications, making it binding on all stakeholders. The resolution professional was directed to forward all records to the IBBI. The MA 3636/2019 was allowed and disposed of accordingly.
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