Revival of Construction Project from Insolvency

This article aims to caution and summarize the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process with respect to buyers seeking revival and completion of Project.

Creditors Recover of INR 3.75 Lakh Crore in 1.6 years at IBC/NCLT Pre- Admission Stage

The recovery rate has increased almost three times i.e. from 26.5% in 2018 to 71.6% in 2019 and the time taken for recovery improved from 4.3 years to 1.6 years within a short span of one year.

Stress Funds: A lifeline for stopped Project

Real sector is backbone of economy; hence Government is doing every best either in way to introduce new laws or new AIF funds. We advice to make best of this opportunity. 

Govt May Change IBC Laws for Buyer Protection, Stricter Norms for Homebuyers

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs may soon likely to move amendments to the code, including protection for new buyers and tighter norms for home buyers in terms of taking developers to the NCLT.

Aviva Life Insurance Company now a Corporate Debtor under IBC

Aviva Life is a joint venture between Dabur Invest Corp (Dabur group) and Aviva International Holding Ltd. This petition was filed against Aviva by Apeejay Trust for non-payment of rent and other relating dues totaling to over 27 lakh as claimed by Apeejay Trust in their petition.

Remedies Available for Homebuyers in Delayed Projects

As a developing country, India had huge prospects for growth in the real estate sector, seeing this many people invested in the sector in good faith.

Analysis of Judgment of the Supreme Court upholding the legality and constitutionality of Section 5(8)(f) of IBC, 2016

Judgment, which is titled Pioneer Urban Land and Infrastructure Ltd. and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors. upholds the constitutional validity of Section 5(8)(f) of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (hereinafter as the ‘Code’).

Filing of insolvency petition before NCLT by the Homebuyer- A Complete Analysis

In the year of 2016, a new set of laws as RERA Act have been implemented, specifically to protect the homebuyer and ensure the growth of real estate sector.

Recognition of Home Buyers as Financial Creditors under IBC

Home buyers are vital stakeholders in building projects. Many home buyers book their property in advance which helps builders raise funds for construction and development of the project.

NCDRC vs RERA vs IBC, Which Is the best mechanism for consumers to get timely relief

Supreme Court allowed several buyers to join their suit property in order to increase valuation of their dispute and approach the NCDRC however buyers still find it difficult to get timely relief from the NCDRC.

Home Buyers can approach NCLT in case of extraordinary delay in possession or refund

Insolvency and bankruptcy Law 2016, has categorised the home buyers debt as financial debt to the real estate company/builder and therefore, homebuyers can claim their dues as bank claims its debt.

Recovery of Money through Insolvency Laws

If any company is not making the payment as per agreed terms, then an insolvency petition may be filed u/s 7 or 9 based upon the facts, before NCLT to initiate the insolvency proceedings.

Insolvency petition to NCLT by a Homebuyer

An application filed by the homebuyers under section 7 of IBC shall be maintainable. Therefore the homebuyers are advised to approach NCLT under IBC to recover their stuck money in a time-bound manner.

Complaints should be taken up by RERA not by NCLT or Consumer Forums

The complaints against the defaulting builders should only be taken up by RERA Authorities of the State before being referred to the NCLT for the insolvency proceedings.