2.18.4. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process) Regulations, 2021

The essential goods and services referred to in sub-section (2) of section 14 shall mean-
(a) electricity;
(b) water;
(c) telecommunication services; and
(d) information technology services,
to the extent these are not a direct input to the output produced or supplied by the corporate debtor.

Explanation.- Water supplied to a corporate debtor will be essential supplies for drinking and sanitation purposes, and not for generation of hydro-electricity.