(1) Where the Adjudicating Authority, —

(a) before the expiry of the insolvency resolution process period or the maximum period permitted for completion of the corporate insolvency resolution process under section 12 or the fast track corporate insolvency resolution process under section 56, as the case may be, does not receive a resolution plan under sub-section (6) of section 30; or

(b) rejects the resolution plan under section 31 for the non-compliance of the requirements specified therein, it shall—

(i) pass an order requiring the corporate debtor to be liquidated in the manner as laid down in this Chapter;

(ii) issue a public announcement stating that the corporate debtor is in liquidation; and

(iii) require such order to be sent to the authority with which the corporate debtor is registered.

(2) Where the resolution professional, at any time during the corporate insolvency resolution process but before confirmation of resolution plan, intimates the Adjudicating Authority of the decision of the committee of creditors to liquidate the corporate debtor, the Adjudicating Authority shall pass a liquidation order as referred to in sub-clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of clause (b) of sub-section (1).

 For the purposes of this sub-section, it is hereby declared that the committee of creditors may take the decision to liquidate the corporate debtor, any time after its constitution under sub-section (1) of section 21 and before the confirmation of the resolution plan, including at any time before the preparation of the information memorandum.

(3) Where the resolution plan approved by the Adjudicating Authority is contravened by the concerned corporate debtor, any person other than the corporate debtor, whose interests are prejudicially affected by such contravention, may make an application to the Adjudicating Authority for a liquidation order as referred to in sub-clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of clause (b) of sub-section (1).

(4) On receipt of an application under sub-section (3), if the Adjudicating Authority determines that the corporate debtor has contravened the provisions of the resolution plan, it shall pass a liquidation order as referred to in sub-clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) of clause (b) of sub-section (1).

(5) Subject to section 52, when a liquidation order has been passed, no suit or other legal proceeding shall be instituted by or against the corporate debtor:

Provided that a suit or other legal proceeding may be instituted by the liquidator, on behalf of the corporate debtor, with the prior approval of the Adjudicating Authority.

(6) The provisions of sub-section (5) shall not apply to legal proceedings in relation to such transactions as may be notified by the Central Government in consultation with any financial sector regulator.

(7) The order for liquidation under this section shall be deemed to be a notice of discharge to the officers,  of the corporate debtor, except when the business of the corporate debtor is continued during the liquidation process by the liquidator.

2.4.9:Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016.

9. Claims by workmen and employees.

(1) A person claiming to be a workman or an employee of the corporate debtor shall submit  proof of claim to the interim resolution professional in person, by post or by electronic means in  of the Schedule:

Provided that such person may submit supplementary documents or clarifications in support of the claim, on his own or if required by the interim resolution professional, before the constitution of the committee.

(2) Where there are dues to numerous workmen or employees of the corporate debtor, an authorised representative may submit one  proof of claim for all such dues on their behalf in  of the Schedule.

(3) The existence of dues to workmen or employees may be proved by them, individually or collectively on the basis of –

(a) records available with an information utility, if any; or

(b) other relevant documents, including –

(i) a proof of employment such as contract of employment for the period for which such workman or employee is claiming dues;

(ii) evidence of notice demanding payment of unpaid dues and any documentary or other proof that payment has not been made; or

(iii) an order of a court or tribunal that has adjudicated upon the non-payment of a dues, if any

(1) A person claiming to be a creditor, other than those covered under regulations 7, 8, or 9, shall submit  proof of its claim to the interim resolution professional or resolution professional in person, by post or by electronic means in of the Schedule.

(2) The existence of the claim of the creditor referred to in sub-section (1) may be proved on the basis of –

(a) the records available in an information utility, if any, or

(b) other relevant documents sufficient to establish the claim, including any or all of the following:-

(i) documentary evidence demanding satisfaction of the claim;

(ii) bank statements of the creditor showing non-satisfaction of claim;

(iii) an order of court or tribunal that has adjudicated upon non-satisfaction of claim, if any

Commencement notification for the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2019 dated 16.08.2019

IBC-Enforcement Notification [S.O.3687(E)] dated 09/12/2016

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Fourth Amendment) Regulations, 2022 dated 16.09.2022.

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2021 notification dated 11.08.2021

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 dated 06.06.2018 [repealed by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Act, 2018 dated 17.08.2018 w.e.f., 06.06.2018]

MCA Notification dated 19.01.2023 regarding Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2023

The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2019 dated 06.08.2019

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 dated 04.04.2021

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Act, 2018 dated 17.08.2018 w.e.f., 06.06.2018

Form INC – 28 – Substituted vide MCA Notification dated 19.01.2023

Schedule Form D-Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016

FORM D

PROOF OF CLAIM BY A WORKMAN OR AN EMPLOYEE

[Under Regulation 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016]

[Date]

To

The Interim Resolution Professional / Resolution Professional

[Name of the Insolvency Resolution Professional / Resolution Professional]

[Address as set out in public announcement]

From

[Name and address of the workman / employee]

Subject: Submission of proof of claim.

Madam/Sir,

[Name of the workman / employee], hereby submits this proof of claim in respect of the corporate insolvency resolution process in the case of [name of corporate debtor]. The details for the same are set out below:

Signature of workman / employee or person authorised to act on his behalf

[Please enclose the authority if this is being submitted on behalf of an operational creditor]

Name in BLOCK LETTERS

Position with or in relation to creditor

Address of person signing

I, [Name of claimant], currently residing at [insert address], do hereby declare and state as follows: –

1. [Name of corporate debtor], the corporate debtor was, at the insolvency commencement date, being the……………..day of…………..20……., actually indebted to me in the sum of Rs. [insert amount of claim].

2. In respect of my claim of the said sum or any part thereof, I have relied on the documents specified below: [Please list the documents relied on as evidence of claim].

3. The said documents are true, valid and genuine to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and no material facts have been concealed therefrom.

4. In respect of the said sum or any part thereof, neither I, nor any person, by my order, to my knowledge or belief, for my use, had or received any manner of satisfaction or security
whatsoever, save and except the following:

[Please state details of any mutual credit, mutual debts, or other mutual dealings between the corporate debtor and the creditor which may be set- off against the claim].

Date:
Place:

(Signature of the claimant)

I, [Name] the claimant hereinabove, do hereby verify that the contents of this proof of claim are true and correct to my knowledge and belief and no material fact has been concealed therefrom.

Verified at … on this …… day of ………., 20…

(Signature of claimant)

AFFIDAVIT

I, [name of deponent], currently residing at [insert address], do solemnly affirm and state as follows:

1. [Name of corporate debtor], the corporate debtor was, at the insolvency commencement date, being the __________ day of __________ 20__, justly and truly indebted to me in the sum of Rs. [insert amount of claim].

2. In respect of my claim of the said sum or any part thereof, I have relied on the documents specified below: [Please list the documents relied on as evidence of claim]

3. The said documents are true, valid and genuine to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.

4. In respect of the said sum or any part thereof, I have not nor has any person, by my order, to my knowledge or belief, for my use, had or received any manner of satisfaction or security whatsoever, save and except the following:

[Please state details of any mutual credit, mutual debts, or other mutual dealings between the corporate debtor and the creditor which may be set-off against the claim.]

Solemnly, affirmed at [insert place] on _________________ day, the __________day of__________ 20_____

Before me,

Notary/Oath Commissioner

Deponent’s signature

VERIFICATION

I, the Deponent hereinabove, do hereby verify and affirm that the contents of paragraph ___ to __of this affidavit are true and correct to my knowledge and belief and no material facts have been concealed therefrom.

Verified at ______ on this _____ day of ____ 201__

Deponent’s signature

Schedule Form E-Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016

FORM E

PROOF OF CLAIM SUBMITTED BY AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE OF WORKMEN AND EMPLOYEES

(Under Regulation 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016)

[Date]

To

The Interim Resolution Professional / Resolution Professional,

[Name of the Insolvency Resolution Professional / Resolution Professional]

[Address as set out in public announcement]

From

[Name and address of the duly authorised representative of the workmen / employees]

Subject: Submission of proofs of claim.

Madam/Sir,

I, [name of authorised representative of the workmen / employees], currently residing at [address of authorised representative of the workmen / employees], on behalf of the workmen and employees employed by the above named corporate debtor and listed in Annexure A, solemnly affirm and say:

1. That the above named corporate debtor was, at the insolvency commencement date, being the ________ day of ______ 20 ___, justly truly indebted to the several persons whose names, addresses, and descriptions appear in the Annexure A below in amounts severally set against their names in such Annexure A for wages, remuneration and other amounts due to them respectively as workmen or/ and employees in the employment of the corporate debtor in respect of services rendered by them respectively to the corporate debtor during such periods as are set out against their respective names in the said Annexure A.

2. That for which said sums or any part thereof, they have not, nor has any of them, had or received any manner of satisfaction or security whatsoever, save and except the following: [Please state details of any mutual credit, mutual debts, or other mutual dealings between the corporate debtor and the creditor which may be set-off against the claim.]

Deponent

ANNEXURE

1. Details of Employees/Workmen

2. Particulars of how debt was incurred by the corporate debtor, including particulars of any dispute as well as the record of pendency of suit or arbitration proceedings (if any).

3. Particulars of any mutual credit, mutual debts, or other mutual dealings between the corporate debtor and the creditor which may be set-off against the claim.

ATTACHMENTS:

(a) Documents relied as evidence as proof of debt and as proofs of non-payment of debt.

(b) Affidavit in the form set out in this Form E.

I, [Name of claimant], currently residing at [insert address], do hereby declare and state as follows: –

1. [Name of corporate debtor], the corporate debtor was, at the insolvency commencement date, being the……………..day of…………..20……., actually indebted to me in the sum of Rs. [insert amount of claim].

2. In respect of my claim of the said sum or any part thereof, I have relied on the documents specified below: [Please list the documents relied on as evidence of claim].

3. The said documents are true, valid and genuine to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and no material facts have been concealed therefrom.

4. In respect of the said sum or any part thereof, neither I, nor any person, by my order, to my knowledge or belief, for my use, had or received any manner of satisfaction or security
whatsoever, save and except the following:

[Please state details of any mutual credit, mutual debts, or other mutual dealings between the corporate debtor and the creditor which may be set- off against the claim].

Date:
Place:

(Signature of the claimant)

I, [Name] the claimant hereinabove, do hereby verify that the contents of this proof of claim are true and correct to my knowledge and belief and no material fact has been concealed therefrom.

Verified at … on this …… day of ………., 20…

(Signature of claimant)

AFFIDAVIT

[PLEASE SUBMIT IF APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE ON BEHALF OF WORKMEN / EMPLOYEES]

I, [name of deponent], currently residing at [insert address], do solemnly affirm and state as follows:

1. [Name of corporate debtor], the corporate debtor was, at the insolvency commencement date, being the __________ day of __________ 20__, justly and truly indebted to me in the sum of Rs. [insert amount of claim].

2. In respect of my claim of the said sum or any part thereof, I have relied on the documents specified below: [Please list the documents relied on as evidence of claim]

3. The said documents are true, valid and genuine to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.

4. In respect of the said sum or any part thereof, I have not nor has any person, by my order, to my knowledge or belief, for my use, had or received any manner of satisfaction or security whatsoever, save and except the following:

[Please state details of any mutual credit, mutual debts, or other mutual dealings between the corporate debtor and the creditor which may be set-off against the claim.]

Solemnly, affirmed at [insert place] on _________________ day, the __________day of__________ 20_____

Before me,

Notary/Oath Commissioner

Deponent’s signature

VERIFICATION

I, the Deponent hereinabove, do hereby verify and affirm that the contents of paragraph ___ to __of this affidavit are true and correct to my knowledge and belief and no material facts have been concealed therefrom.

Verified at ______ on this _____ day of ____ 201__

Deponent’s signature