THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016: AN OVERVIEW

IBC was introduced to reorganise, restructure or to consolidate the existing framework into a single law for the purpose of Insolvency and Bankruptcy.

Reverse Insolvency- Legal Remedy to Homebuyers as Group to get the Project Completed

The reason for stalling of a project can be one or many but the real objective for a homebuyer is to get the best possible remedy which protects the interest of all homebuyers of such a project.

How to Choose Best Legal Firm for Joint Insolvency Petition By Homebuyers

Homebuyers while filing the joint petition before NCLT under IBC laws, should chose the legal firm very carefully.

Best Legal remedy for Stalled Real Estate Project – A Comparison

More than 5 Lakh homebuyers are struck in the projects which are either stalled for multiple years or has been abandoned. The builder either don’t have money or intention to start construction on such products.

Registration of default with NESL not mandatory

The NCLT Kolkata Bench imposed a mandatory condition on all the financial creditors to file information of their record of default with the National E-Governance Services Ltd. (NESL).

Relief for Creditors – NCLAT paves way for extending the period of limitation

The limitation period cannot be extended, given the statutory provision under Section 19 of the Limitation Act as the Corporate Debtor has made part payment after expiration of the period of limitation.

Supreme Court extends ‘Limitation Period’ amid COVID-19 Crisis 

The timelines prescribed under the Limitation Act or different laws like Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, the Arbitration Act, 1996 or any other action will stand extended.

Corporate Debtor cannot be blamed for delay in delivery of possession when delay occurs due to Force Majeure

Whether the delay in delivering possession is due to the Corporate Debtor & in case the delay is not due to the Corporate Debtor, but force majeure, it cannot be alleged that the Corporate Debtor has defaulted in delivering the possession.

Where to file property related issues?

If the builder is delaying in giving possession or not giving the property as per the agreements there are some effective legal remedies for the aggrieved homebuyers under the law.

Execution of RERA Orders-Through RC-An Analysis

Since there are various difficulties in getting the order executed. At this point of time, the orders may be executed through RERA and also one can approach NCLT under IBC Law.

Admissibility of Insolvency Petition filed by a homebuyer

The 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.

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.

Jurisdiction and Powers of NCLT

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) were established due to the notification w.e.f. June 01, 2016, published by Ministry of corporate affairs.