Approval of Resolution Plan - MBL (MP) Toll Road Company Limited

The present interlocutory application bearing IA (IBC) (Plan) No. 50/2025 was filed on 05.08.2025 by Mr. Piyush Moona Resolution Professional (RP) of M/s MBL (MP) Toll Road Company Limited, the Corporate Debtor (CD) under the provisions of Sections 30(6) and section 31 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (the Code or IBC) read with Regulation 39(4) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016 (CIRP Regulations) for approval of the Resolution Plan submitted by M/s MBL Infrastructures Limited, the Successful Resolution Applicant (SRA), as approved by the Committee of Creditors (CoC) with 100% vote. The prayers made in the Application are as follows: a. Allow the present application and approve and accept the Resolution Plan submitted by M/s MBL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED as 69 approved by the Committee of Creditors with 100% voting share in its 8th CoC meeting in respect of the Corporate Debtor i.e., M/s MBL (MP) TOLL ROAD COMPANY LIMITED under section 30(4) of the Code. b. Declare that upon approval of the Resolution Plan by this Hon’ble Adjudicating Authority, the provisions of the Resolution Plan shall be binding on the Company, its creditors, guarantors, members, employees, Statutory Authorities and other stakeholders in accordance with Section 31 of the Code, and shall be given effect to and implemented pursuant to the order of this Hon’ble Adjudicating Authority; c. Approve the appointment of the monitoring agency as stated in the Resolution Plan and confirmed by the Committee of Creditors; IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 d. Approve and grant reliefs and directions sought under the Resolution Plan by the Resolution Applicants, including extinguishment of liabilities as mentioned in the plan; e. Pass such other further order / order(s) as may be deemed fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the present case.

FACTS AS AVERRED IN THE APPLICATION ARE STATED HEREUNDER:

1. Brief about the Corporate Debtor

1.1. The Corporate Debtor is a company incorporated on 31.10.2011, having registered office at Baani Corporate One Tower, Suite No. 303, 3rd Floor, Plot No. 5, District Commercial Centre, Jasola, South Delhi, New Delhi, India, 110076. The CD is a special purpose vehicle (SPV) incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary of MBL Infrastructures Limited, with the sole purpose of undertaking the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Waraseoni-Lalbarra section of the major district road (MDR) in the State of Madhya Pradesh. The CD is registered and classified as a Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (“MSME”) under the provisions of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006

1.2. The underlying Company Petition CP (IB)-423(PB)/2023 was filed by Punjab National Bank International Limited (Financial Creditor / PNBIL), against CD under Section 7 of the Code for initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of the Corporate Debtor. The Application was admitted by this Adjudicating Authority vide order dated 21.01.2025 (Admission Order) and Mr. Piyush Moona was appointed as the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) who was later confirmed as IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

Resolution Professional in the 1st COC meeting convened on 20.02.2025 and vide order dated 04.03.2025 of this Adjudicating Authority in IA-1069/2025.

2. Collation of Claims, Constitution of CoC, and Valuation

2.1. The IRP made a public announcement in Form A on 24.01.2025 in Financial Express (English) – Delhi NCR edition, Jansatta (Hindi) newspaper - Delhi NCR edition, Hitavada (English) – Jabalpur and Haribhoomi (Hindi) – Jabalpur edition, calling upon creditors of the Corporate Debtor to submit their claims along with the proof on or before 04.02.2025.

2.2. The following were the claims filed and admitted by the RP: Claimant Amount claimed Amount Admitted Punjab National Bank International INR 51,07,92,574/- INR 48,32,23,757 Limited MBL Infrastructure INR Limited 20,94,92,872.42 INR 20,80,42,101.37 Income Tax Department INR 7,92,53,080 INR 7,74,73,790

2.3. It has been submitted that the claim submitted by the Income Tax Department is disputed, as the underlying demand had already been challenged before the Appellate Authority prior to the commencement of the CIRP.

2.4. Accordingly, CoC was constituted on 13.02.2025 with the following composition:

IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

2.5. Subsequently, Report of constitution of CoC vide IA-951/2025 filed was taken on record by this Adjudicating Authority vide order dated 25.02.2025.

2.6. The RP has submitted that total 9 (Nine) meetings have been held during the CIRP period, which are as follows: Particulars Date of CoC Meeting 1st CoC Meeting 20.02.2025 2nd CoC Meeting 11.03.2025 3rd CoC Meeting 09.04.2025 4th CoC Meeting 14.05.2025 5th CoC Meeting 18.06.2025 6th CoC Meeting 26.06.2025 7th CoC Meeting 03.07.2025 8th CoC Meeting 09.07.2025 9th CoC Meeting 15.07.2025

2.7. Registered Valuers, namely Fidem Corporate Advisors LLP and GTech Vlauers Private Limited were appointed, as resolved on 25.02.2025. It has been submitted that the COC has considered the Resolution Plan, keeping in view the Valuation Reports submitted by the Registered Valuers, named above. The summary of the Fair Value and Liquidation Value of the Corporate Debtor are as under: S. Name Assets Fair Value Liquidation No. (INR) Value (INR) A. Fidem Secured & Corporate Financial 9,35,16,000 7,01,37,000 Advisors LLP Assets B. Gtech Valuers including IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

Private Limited Arbitration 8,70,39,000 6,52,76,000 matters Average Value 9,02,77,500 6,77,06,500 Copy of the Valuation Reports has been annexed with the Application for approval of Resolution Plan as Annexure A-11 and 12.

2.8 Valuation of the Corporate Debtor, as further provided in Form H, is as follows: Fair Value INR 9,02,77,500 Liquidation Value INR 6,77,06,500

2.9 The RP filed status report during CIRP vide IA No. 1540/2025, and the same was taken record by this AA vide order dated 07.04.2025.

2.10 It has been submitted that the suspended management/ promoter of CD had filed an appeal before Hon’ble NCLAT vide Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 459 of 2025 against the admission order dated 21.01.2025 passed by this Adjudicating Authority. However, the Ld. Senior counsel appearing for the Applicant submitted during course of hearing on 20.08.2025 that the Appeal has been withdrawn and the same is recorded by the Hon’ble NCLAT in the order dated 19.08.2025. Further, particulars of withdrawal of the appeal have been furnished by the RP vide affidavit dated 20.08.2025. The order dated 19.08.2025 recorded by the Hon’ble NCLAT is extracted herein below:

IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

3. Invitation for Resolution Plan, Evaluation and Voting

3.1 The Applicant submits that in terms of regulation 36A(1) of the CIRP Regulations, 2016 read with section 25(2)(h) of the Code, invitation in Form G for Expressions of Interest (EoI) from Prospective Resolution Applicants (PRAs) was published on 20.03.2025, with the last date for submission of EoI being 04.04.2025 and for submission of Resolution Plan being 03.06.2025. Pursuant to the same 7 (Seven) EOIs were received.

3.2 The RP issued a provisional list of PRAs on 14.04.2025 and uploaded the same on the website of the CD.

3.3 The RP shared the Information Memorandum (IM) with the CoC vide email dated 23.04.2025.

3.4 Final List of those 7 (seven) PRAs was issued to the CoC and uploaded on the website of the CD on 29.04.2025. The final list of PRAs is extracted herein below:

3.5 In terms of Regulation 36B of CIRP Regulations 2016, the RP had issued Request for Resolution Plan (RFRP), IM, and Evaluation Matrix to all eligible Applicants in the provisional list.

IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

3.6 The RFRP was modified in the 4th CoC meeting convened on 14.05.2025 and accordingly last date for the submission of Resolution Plan was extended upto 16.06.2025. Revised RFRP was shared with all PRAs on 16.05.2025. Further, in the 5th CoC meeting convened on 18.06.2025, extension of last date for the submission of Resolution Plan, on request of certain PRAs was discussed. It has been submitted that one PRA undertook to participate in the process by duly remitting EMD to the tune of INR 50,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty Lacs only) within stipulated time frame of 16th June 2025. Accordingly, the last date for submission of the Resolution Plan was extended by 7 days i.e., from 16.06.2025 till 23.06.2025.

3.7 Following Three (3) Resolution Applicants (RAs) submitted their Resolution Plan by the extended timeline for the submission of Resolution Plan:

3.8 In the 6th CoC meeting convened on 26.06.2025, the representatives of Resolution Applicants presented their respective resolution plans. It was observed by the sole member of the CoC that proposals currently on record neither adequately reflect the enterprise value of the Corporate Debtor nor meet the commercial expectations. Hence, CoC decided to give an opportunity to all RAs to revisit and revise only the financial proposals, with a view to enhancing the commercial viability of the plans and ensuring alignment with the overarching goal of value maximization and equitable treatment of stakeholders, as envisaged under the IBC. Pursuant to the same, CoC requested the RP to seek revised financial proposals from all RAs, granting a period of one week for submission. Accordingly, the RP informed all RAs to submit their revised financial proposals. IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

3.9 That MBL Infrastructure Limited via email dated 28th June 2025, informed the RP that they had opted not to further revise their financial proposal and requested that their original proposal be considered as final. Anirudh Agro Farms Limited via an email dated 2nd July 2025, submitted their revised financial Proposal. While M/s Shanti G.D. Ispat & Power Private Limited, after seeking an extension for submission of revised financial proposal sought to withdraw from the CIRP and requested a refund of the Earnest Money Deposit (“EMD”) via email dated 03rd July 2025.

3.10 In the 7th CoC meeting convened on 03.07.2025 after consideration on financial proposal from MBL Infrastructure Limited and revised financial proposal from Anirudh Agro Farms Limited, CoC decided to give one more opportunity to RAs to revise their financial proposal within next 48 hours, for further value maximization. Upon receipt of revised offer, considering significant gaps between resolution plans submitted by these two RAs, the CoC decided that Swiss challenge mechanism need not be resorted to.

3.11 MBL Infrastructure furnished an addendum/corrigendum to the Resolution Plan vide letter dated 05.07.2025 and 09.07.2025, which contained certain clarifications and amendments to the resolution plan to the extent provided therein for the purpose of compliance.

3.12 That an E-mail dated 7th July 2025 was received from M/s Shanti G.D. Ispat & Power Limited requesting to ignore their earlier mail on withdrawal of plan and requested RP to consider the plan as submitted by them in accordance with the RFRP. Subsequently, it submitted a revised Resolution Plan via email dated 08th July 2025; however, the same was beyond the stipulated timeline.

IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

3.13 In the 8th COC meeting convened on 09.07.2025, RP informed the CoC that he had received revised financial proposal and addendum from 2 RAs namely MBL Infrastructure Limited and Anirudh Agro Limited vide email dated 5th July 2025. It has been submitted that both these resolution plans were found to be in compliance with Section 30 and Regulation 38. Further, since the revised plan of M/s Shanti G.D. Ispat & Power Limited was submitted only after due date, CoC decided to proceed with its original plan submitted on 23rd June 2025, which was found to be non-compliant. Hence, the original resolution plan submitted by M/s Shanti G.D. Ispat & Power Limited on 23.06.2025 was not put to a vote.

3.14 CoC carried out detailed deliberation on the feasibility and viability of resolution plans submitted by RAs.

3.15 That RP apprised the CoC that the Resolution Applicants have committed to effecting payment within 30 days and have demonstrated adequate net worth and requisite safeguards to ensure effective implementation. The CoC concurred with the RP’s assessment and recorded that both plans contain provisions to ensure their successful implementation.

3.16 That the RP presented to the CoC the Evaluation Matrix scores for the Quantitative Parameters, as computed in accordance with the methodology prescribed in the RFRP and based on the respective values offered under the Resolution Plans submitted by the two Resolution Applicants. The scores for the Qualitative Parameters were subsequently finalized in consultation with the CoC.

3.17 The value of compliant resolution plans submitted by RAs as submitted originally and post revision, are as follows for voting:

IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

3.18 The voting on Resolution Plans commenced on 10.07.2025 with the last date for voting being 16.07.2025. The voting underway was scrapped by the RP due to certain clarifications sought by the sole member of the CoC.

3.19 The voting subsequently commenced on 16.07.2025 with the last date being 23.07.2025, which was extended upto 24.07.2025 on request. On 24.07.2025, the voting stood concluded with Resolution Plan of M/s MBL Infrastructure Limited receiving requisite vote. On 25.07.2025, M/s MBL Infrastructure Limited was declared as the Successful Resolution Applicant and was issued a letter of intent by the RP. The same day, i.e., on 25.07.2025, M/s MBL Infrastructure Limited furnished a performance security.

3.20 The Resolution passed in the eighth CoC meeting for approval of the Resolution Plan of M/s MBL Infrastructures Limited is extracted herein below: “RESOLVED THAT, in accordance with the provisions of Section 30(3) &30(4) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, read with Regulation 39(2) & 39(3) of the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016, the Committee of Creditors (“CoC”) hereby approves the Resolution Plan IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 submitted by M/s MBL Infrastructure Limited (Resolution Applicant 1), on 16th June 2025, along with the addendum and clarifications submitted on 05th July and 09th July 2025 (collectively referred to as Resolution plan given as Annexure 4-A), in the CIRP matter of MBL (MP) Toll Road Company Limited. FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Resolution Professional be and is hereby authorized to issue the Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to the Successful Resolution Applicant in terms of the Request for Resolution Plan and pursuant to the provisions of Section 30(6) submit the approved Resolution Plan, along with the requisite compliance certificate and necessary documents, to the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal for approval under Section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, and to undertake all such acts, deeds and matters as may be necessary or incidental thereto. FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the total performance-linked incentives payable to the Resolution Professional, Mr Piyush Moona, shall be Rs 9,17,185/- (Rupees Nine Lakhs Seventeen Thousand One Hundred and Eighty-Five Only) plus applicable GST, and the same will be disbursed, post approval of the Resolution Plan by the Hon’ble NCLT and after commencement of payment to creditors by the Resolution Applicant. FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the same shall form part of the CIRP costs and the RP be and is hereby authorized to make the payments/reimbursement of the same.” The said resolution was put for voting and was APPROVED by 100% voting in its favor.

3.21 In the meanwhile, since CIRP period of 180 days was expiring on 19.07.2025, the CoC in its 9th CoC meeting convened on 15.07.2025 resolved to seek an extension for 90 days with effect from 20.07.2025. Pursuant to the same, an application bearing IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

3554/2025 was filed and the same was allowed by this AA vide order dated 23.07.2025.

3.22 This Application for the approval of the resolution plan of M/s MBL Infrastructure Limited has been filed on 05.08.2025.

3.23 The Applicant has submitted that due diligence with respect to eligibility in accordance with Section 29A has been conducted. Due Diligence report issued by a third-party agency namely, DGA IB Resolution LLP has been placed on record as Annexure A-14. Further, RP’s compliance certificate under section 29A in respect of the SRA has been placed on record as Annexure A-15.

3.24 Further, RP has issued a compliance certificate dated 09.07.2025 to the CoC with respect to compliance of the Resolution Plan with mandatory requirements and the same has been placed on record as Annexure A-16 of the plan application.

3.25 The Applicant has submitted that the value of Plan is INR 9,11,00,000/- (Rupees Nine Crores and Eleven Lacs) plus CIRP cost as approved by the CoC. Further, as per addendum dated 05.07.2025 to the Resolution Plan and also an affidavit dated 20.08.2025 furnished by RP that in addition to the aforesaid payment under the Resolution Plan, in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in Clause XI at page 55 of the RFRP the cash and bank balance, FDR along with revenue accruals (including annuities due during the CIRP Period but not yet received) net of the CIRP expenses as recorded in the books of the Corporate debtor as of 30th June 2025 are to be distributed among the creditors in accordance with the waterfall mechanism outlined in section 53 of the IBC. That cash, bank and FDR balances as on 30th June 2025,

IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 lying in the books of the Corporate Debtor, stood at Rs.10.06 Crore (Rupees Ten Crores & Six Lakhs Only). That after adjustment of expenses and revenue accruals till 30th June 2025 and EMD amount lying in Corporate Debtor's Books as on 30th June 2025 amounting to Rs.1.70 Crores (Rupees One Crore & Seventy Lakhs Only), the amount available for distribution to the creditors in accordance with the waterfall mechanism under Section 53 of the IBC stands at approximately Rs.8.38 Crores (Rupees Eight Crore & Thirty-Eight Lakhs Only). The amount of Rs.8.38 Crores (Rupees Eight Crore & Thirty-Eight Lakhs Only) payable to the creditors in terms of RFRP as said, is over and above the amount of INR 9.11 crores proposed in the Resolution Plan for payment to the creditors. Thus, the total amount being paid to the creditor is INR 17,49,00,000/- (Rupees Seventeen Crores and Forty-Nine Lacs only), as tabulated below for easy reference: S. No. Particulars Amount 1. Amount offered under the Resolution Plan 9,11,00,000/- 2. Additional amount of cash & bank balances as on 30th June 2025 as per 8,38,00,000/- Clause XI @ page 55 of the RFRP

3.26 The Applicant has submitted that, as stated in the addendum/corrigendum dated 05.07.2025, the creditor – PNBIL, upon receipt of aforesaid payment as envisaged in the Resolution Plan will not pursue any claim against the CD and MBL Infrastructures Limited (the SRA), who is the guarantor in respect of loan given by PNBIL to the CD.

3.27 The value proposed under the Resolution Plan submitted by the SRA exceeds both the average fair value and the average liquidation value of the Corporate Debtor, thereby making the plan financially viable and commercially justifiable. IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

3.28 The SRA has deposited a performance security of INR 2 crores towards the performance Guarantee in 3 tranches:

As per clause 7 of the RFRP, the Performance Security shall remain valid until 100% of the contribution is made by the SRA in accordance with the Resolution Plan. The amount of the performance security will be adjusted with the amount of the last installment payable as per the terms of the resolution plan.

4 Details of Resolution Plan / Payment Schedule

4.1 The SRA is a public listed company, incorporated on 25.08.1995 under Companies Act 1956 listed on BSE and NSE, having registered office at Baani Corporate One Tower Suite # 308, 3rd floor, Plot No. 5, Jasola, South Delhi, New Delhi, India 110025 is engaged in the business of execution of civil engineering infrastructure projects; Roads & Highways (EPC, Construction, BOT, O&M), Building, Housing & Urban Infrastructure, Railways/ Metro and Other Infrastructure.

4.2 The resolution plan dated 14.06.2025, to be read with addendum/corrigendum dated 05.07.2025 and 09.07.2025, submitted by MBL Infrastructures Limited has been approved by the CoC with 100% vote in favour.

4.3 The SRA in the plan has ascertained the cause of default, which is stated as follows: a. Due to delay in handing over Right of Way by MPRDC, tree cutting permissions, utility shifting approvals etc., there was delay IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 in Completion of the project leading to higher Costs and increase in overall Project Cost. b. Foreign currency fluctuation losses. Against Rs. 41,29,60,341 received in the Escrow Account from PNBIL, and applicable interest of Rs.18,45,17,520.06 totalling Rs.59,74,77,861.06, PNBIL has already recovered Rs.61,47,14,978. c. Levy of penalties/forfeiture of annuities by MPRDC. d. Delaying deposit of semi annuities by MPRDC in the Escrow Account. e. User fees (toll) are much less than estimate.

4.4 The SRA proposes to address the causes of default with the following measures: a. The Construction Risk is already over. b. Secured Financial Creditor are being settled in terms as aforesaid in full and final settlement. Hence, there will be no outgo towards interest in future. c. There will be no future foreign currency risk. d. After full and final settlement as aforesaid, the future semi annuities and user fee (toll) will be used to ensure running of the Corporate Debtor as a going concern with proper cash flows. e. The Resolution Applicant will infuse adequate finds in the Corporate Debtor and shall make necessary arrangement to keep the Corporate Debtor as a going concern. f. The Resolution Applicant brings in 3 decades of experience and a capable team to operate the Corporate Debtor. g. More professionals will be inducted to optimise operations,

4.5 Total value of Financial Proposal stands to the tune of INR 17,49,00,000/- (Rupees Seventeen Crores and Forty-Nine Lacs only) plus CIRP Cost at actuals and approved by the CoC.

IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

4.6 The SRA has undertaken to pay the above amount to the sole financial creditor within 30 days from the effective date i.e., date of approval of the Resolution Plan by this AA.

4.7 Source of Fund for the payment of INR 9.11 crores is mentioned as Internal Accruals / Existing Cash Balance of Resolution Applicant / Fund Raised by Resolution Applicant via Contribution by Promoters of Resolution Applicant or through Shareholders. The Resolution Applicant is listed on BSE & NSE, since 2010 and it has the capability to raise/mobilise funds. While another payment of INR 8.38 crores is being paid out of the account of the CD lying as on 30.06.2025, after making payments as to expenses of CIRP and other payments, as clarified in affidavit dated 20.08.2025.

4.8 The other claimants being the Income Tax Department and SRA itself is being paid nil amount as the liquidation value is not sufficient to pay the dues of the sole secured financial creditor i.e., PNBIL. As per the information memorandum, no claim has been filed by workmen and employees or any other creditor except SRA and the Income Tax Department.

4.9 Further, qua capital expenditure, it has been proposed under Paragraph 4.19 of the resolution plan that the SRA will arrange for funds as may be required for working capital and expenditure requirements of the CD.

4.10 Resolution Plan provides that the SRA shall have the exclusive right on all the receivables / Arbitration proceedings of the CD.

4.11 The Applicant has filed a Compliance Certificate in the prescribed form i.e., Form H, along with the Resolution Plan, in compliance with regulation 39(4) of the CIRP Regulations, 2016 and the same has been annexed to Plan application as ANNEXURE A-24. IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

5 Compliance of the Resolution Plan with various provisions: Details of various compliances as envisaged under section 30 of the Code and Regulation 37 and 38 of the CIRP Regulations 2016, are reproduced hereunder:

Relevant Provisions of Reference Provision Section 30 of the Code / Regulation Sec. Provides for the The Resolution Plan provides for 30(2)(a) of payment of payment of CIRP Cost as approved by the Code insolvency resolution the CoC in priority out of cash, bank process costs in a balance, liquid assets such as fixed manners specified deposit, forfeiture amount if any, by the Board in revenue accruals including annuities priority to the (due during the CIRP Period but not yet repayment of other received) as on reference date. debts of the Corporate Debtor The CIRP cost as stated above includes the expense incurred post the reference date and until the effective date. If the CIRP cost exceeds the above amount, the same shall be paid in full in priority. The same is proposed to be paid out of the Cash and Bank Balance, liquid assets such as fixed deposit, forfeiture amount, if any and revenue accruals including annuities as on the reference date i.e. 30.06.2025. That cash, bank and FDR balances as on 30th June 2025, lying in the books of the Corporate Debtor, stood at Rs.10.06 Crore (Rupees Ten Crores & Six Lakhs Only). The same has been dealt with under clause 4.1(iii)(1) i.e., Proposal of the payment of the CIRP Cost under Section D of the Resolution Plan. Effective date has been defined as the date on which this AA approves the Resolution Plan and reference date has been defined as 30.06.2025. IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

Sec. Provides for the Workmen & Employees 30(2)(b) of repayments of the the Code debts of operational As per Information Memorandum, there creditors in such are no claims filed by workmen and manner as may be employees. Hence, provision is not specified by the required. (Clause 4.1(iii)(4) i.e., Proposal Board which shall for payment to operational creditors not be less than the under Section D of the Resolution Plan) amount to be paid to the operational creditors in the event Madhya Pradesh Road Development of liquidation of the Corporation Limited (MPRDC) corporate debtor or under section 53 As per Information Memorandum, no claim has been filed by MPRDC. Hence, provision is not required. (Clause 4.1(iii)(4) i.e., Proposal for payment to operational creditors under Section D of the Resolution Plan) Income Tax Department Nil amount has been proposed to be paid to the Income Tax Department against the claim of INR 7,74,73,790/-. The CD has already filed an appeal against the said demand of the income tax as it is pleaded that the CD is eligible for the benefits under section 80(1A) of the Income Tax Act and demand in respect of period up till effective date shall stand extinguished. (Clause 4.1(iii)(4) i.e., Proposal for payment to operational creditors under Section D of the Resolution Plan)

Further, as per information memorandum, the net worth of the Company is completely eroded. The Liquidation value of the Company being INR 6,77,06,500/- is not sufficient to pay the debt of the Financial Creditor of the Company. Thus, Operational Creditors including Government department are not entitled to receive IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 any amount under in terms of section 53 and nil amount is proposed. The same has been dealt with under clause 4.1(vi) and (vii) i.e., ‘Liquidation Value to the Operational Creditors’ and ‘Proposal for payment of Statutory Liabilities’ under Section D of the Resolution Plan. Sec. And provides for There is only one financial creditor and 30(2)(b) of payment of debts of it has assented the plan. Therefore the Code financial creditors provision is not required for the who do not vote in dissenting financial creditor favour of the resolution plan, in The same has been dealt with under such a manner as clause 4.1(vi) i.e., Liquidation Value may be specified by to the Dissenting Financial Creditors the board, which under Section D of the Resolution Plan. shall not be less than the amount to be paid to such creditors in accordance with sub section (1) of section 53 in the event of liquidation of the Corporate Debtor Sec Provides for the On approval of the resolution plan there 30(2)(c) management of the shall be a Monitoring Committee affairs of the comprising of Resolution Professional, corporate debtor one Executive Director of MBL after approval of the Infrastructure Limited (SRA) and one resolution plan representative of PNBIL to oversee the implementation of the Resolution Plan. The cost of the monitoring committee shall be borne by the SRA. The term of RP and representative of PNBIL in the monitoring committee shall stand terminated automatically upon the payment as per Resolution Plan. The RP and representative of PNBIL shall be replaced by two members of the Board of Directors of the Corporate Debtor.

IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

The same has been dealt with under addendum / corrigendum dated 09.07.2025 to the Resolution Plan. Sec Term of the plan, INR 9,11,00,000/- will be infused by 30(2)(d) & implementation the way of equity / quasi equity within Regulation schedule and maximum 30 days from Effective date. 38(2)(c) supervision of the The CD accordingly upon receipt of said resolution plan capital will issue shares or appropriate securities, as the case may be to the SRA. The said capital shall be utilized to pay of the dues of the financial creditor. Further, in the resolution plan it is stated that the payments proposed will be sourced from Internal Accruals / Existing Cash/Bank Balance of Resolution Applicant / Fund Raised by Resolution Applicant via Contribution by Promoters of Resolution Applicant or through Shareholders. The same has been further clarified vide an affidavit dated 20.08.2025. The implementation is proposed in following steps: Step 1: The SRA shall bring in an amount of agreed upfront consideration in the existing account of the Corporate Debtor ("Escrow Account"); Step 2: The SRA shall infuse the funds to ensure payments in Form of equity or Quasi equity or debt; Step 3: Entire existing issued share capital shall be continued; Step 4: All the payments shall be ensured within 30 days; and Step 5: A new escrow account shall be opened in the term of the concession agreement dated 07.12.2011 between CD, MPRDC and the escrow bank of the SRA The same has been dealt with under clause 4.2, i.e., Infusion of Funds, Timeline, Sources, Nature, Utilisation, etc., under Section D of the Resolution Plan. IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

Over and above the above payment, amount to the tune of INR 8.38 crores as lying in the account of the CD is also payable to the Financial Creditor. The same has been provide in Addendum / corrigendum dated 05.07.2025 to the Resolution Plan and Affidavit dated 20.08.2025 and 22.08.2025 furnished by the RP)

On approval of the resolution plan there shall be a Monitoring Committee comprising of Resolution Professional, one Executive Director of MBL Infrastructure Limited and one representative of PNBIL to oversee the implementation of the Resolution Plan. The cost of the monitoring committee shall be borne by the SRA. The term of RP and representative of PNBIL in the monitoring committee shall stand terminated automatically upon the payment as per Resolution Plan. The RP and representative of PNBIL shall be replaced by two members of the Board of Directors of the Corporate Debtor. The same has been dealt with under addendum / corrigendum dated 05.07.2025 to the Resolution Plan.

The SRA has vast experience in the infrastructure sector with over 30 years of experience. The CD shall be run as a going concern. The Toll Collection will be done as per evolved industry standards. Maintenance of the Highway/Toll Road will be done as per the O&M agreement with MBL. Infrastructure Limited. The same has been dealt with under IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 clause 4.6 i.e., Provisions for effective implementation of the Resolution Plan under Section D of the Resolution Plan.

Sec. Does not contravene The SRA has declared under clause 30(2)(e) any of the provisions 4.10 ánd 4.29 of section D that the of the law for the Resolution Plan does not contravene time being in force any provisions of Applicable Law. Sec. Plan conforms to 30(2)(f) such other -requirements as may be specified by the Board Regulation Transfer of all or part The Resolution Plan provides that all 37(a) & (b) of the assets of the the assets of the CD to remain with it corporate debtor to with necessary provisions / write off one or more persons; these assets to reflect the correct sale of all or part of financial position. The SRA however the assets whether reserves the right to sell the obsolete subject to any plant and machineries, or parts thereof security interest or to one or more persons and any cash not flows arising from sale of such plant and machineries or part thereof shall be utilized for the purpose of business of the Corporate Debtor. The same has been dealt with under clause 1.2 under Section A of the Resolution Plan.

Regulation Restructuring of the It has been proposed that the existing 37(ba) and CD by the way of share capital will continue and there is (c) Merger & no change proposed to this effect. No Amalgamation. merger or amalgamation or acquisition has been proposed. The substantial acquisition of shares of the corporate debtor, or the merger or consolidation of IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 the corporate debtor Regulation Cancellation and There is no cancellation of shares 37(ca) delisting of any proposed for the CD. The Resolution shares of the Plan provides that existing shareholding Corporate Debtor pattern shall continue. The Corporate Debtor is not listed on stock exchange and therefore de-listing is not applicable. Regulation Satisfaction or Upon payment of proposed amount to 37(d) modification of any sole financial creditor under the plan, security interest the CD shall be released of all obligations towards the financial creditor. The financial creditor will release the CD from all charges, lien and security interest. The Financial Creditor upon receipt of payment will hand over all the original securities to the SRA/ CD. All existing securities provided by the Corporate Debtor/Promoter of CD including the shares of the Corporate Debtor, pledge on which is given to secure the debt by the Corporate Debtor for which any charge has been filed with Ministry of Corporate Affairs or not shall stand released upon the payment of the settlement amount to the financial creditor. The same has been dealt with under clause 4.1(iii)(2) i.e., Proposal of the payment to secured financial creditor under Section D of the Resolution Plan. Regulation Curing or waiving of The upfront cash offered is all-inclusive 37(e) any breach of the full & formal settlement of all claims of terms of any debt the financial creditor. The secured due from the financial creditors will waive off the corporate debtor balance dues of the Corporate Debtor, if any, including unpaid interest, principal, penal interest, penal charges, legal charges etc.

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The same has been dealt with under clause 4.1(iii)(2) i.e., Proposal of the payment to secured financial creditor under Section D of the Resolution Plan.

Regulation Reduction in the The dues payable to the financial 37(f) amount payable to creditor is reduced to an extent the creditors provided in the financial outlay as discussed above, as the amount admitted for the Financial Creditor is INR 48,32,23,757/- while the amount being paid to the financial creditor is INR 17,49,00,000/- (Rupees Seventeen Crores and Forty-Nine Lacs only) Regulation Extension of a The same is not envisaged in the 37(g) maturity date or a Resolution Plan. change in interest rate or other terms of a debt due from the corporate debtor Regulation Amendment of the The Resolution Plan provides that 37(h) constitutional memorandum and articles of documents of the association may be continued as the corporate debtor SRA is holding company of the CD and there is no change is proposed in the shareholding pattern of the CD. The same has been dealt with under clause 4.12 i.e., Proposal for acquisition of the management control under Section D of the Resolution Plan. Regulation Issuance of As discussed above, the settlement 37(i) securities of the amount will be infused by the way of corporate debtor, for equity or quasi equity, which then shall cash, property, be disbursed towards the settlement of securities, or in dues of the sole financial creditor. exchange for claims However, no change is proposed in the or interests or other shareholding pattern of the CD. appropriate purpose. Regulation Change in portfolio The SRA will continue to operate the IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

37(j) of goods or services CD as a Going Concern. However, the produced or SRA may do the technical evaluation of rendered by the the operations of the Corporate Debtor, corporate debtor if required and shall take the decision accordingly. The Corporate Debtor may adopt latest technologies of Toll Collection, maintenance etc. The operations and management of the company will be continued in the normal course of the business upon implementation of the proposed Plan. The same has been dealt with under clause 4.23 i.e., Continuation of the CD as a going concern under Section D of the Resolution Plan. Regulation Change in As stated above, the SRA may adopt 37(k) technology used by latest technologies of Toll Collection, the Corporate Debtor maintenance etc. Regulation Obtaining necessary It has been provided in the Resolution 37(l) approvals from the Plan that upon approval of this Central and State Resolution Plan by the Adjudicating governments and Authority, all approvals required other authorities. including extensions / registration stated in this Resolution Plan shall be deemed to be approved granted. Further reliefs that are prayed for and which are not explicitly denied by the Adjudicating Authority, are deemed to have been approved and granted. In case it is required by any authority, the Corporate Debtor may make specific applications before the concerned Authority for renewal of such consents, approvals, concessions, authorizations, permits or the like that has been granted to the Corporate Debtor. The same has been dealt with under clause 4.35 i.e., consents and approvals, authorizations etc. and clause 4.36 i.e., Licenses / Approvals / Contractual Rights and Benefits under Section D of the Resolution Plan. IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

Further it has been clarified by the SRA to the RP vide letter dated 05.07.2025 that all necessary approvals, consents, permissions, and sanctions as may be required from any governmental authority or regulatory body for effective implementation of the Resolution Plan, shall be obtained within 1 year from the effective of the Resolution Plan.

We make it hereby clear that no relief claimed by the SRA in the resolution plan which the NCLT does not have jurisdiction to grant shall be deemed to be granted by the virtue of the approval of the resolution plan of MBL infrastructures Limited by this AA. Further, all the reliefs are liable to be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law, as and when the same is required. Regulation Sale of one or more The same has not been envisaged in the 37(m) assets of corporate Resolution Plan debtor to one or more successful resolution applicants submitting Resolution plans for such assets; and manner of dealing with remaining assets. Regulation The amount due to There are no claims from workers, 38(1) the operational employees, or other operational creditors under a creditors, except for Income tax. resolution plan shall Nil payment has been proposed to the be given priority in Operational Creditors, as the payment over liquidation value is not sufficient to financial creditors discharge the dues of the sole financial creditor. Regulation Dealing with The SRA has declared that it has dealt IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

38(1A) interests of all stake with the interest of all the stakeholders. holders including financial creditors The plan value of INR 9,11,00,000/-and operational (which is inclusive of EMD and creditors performance security) is proposed to be paid to the sole financial creditor. Further the addendum / corrigendum dated 05.07.2025 states that this payment of INR 9.11 crores is in addition to Cash and Bank Balance, liquid assets such as fixed deposits, forfeiture amount, if any and annuity accruals, as on reference date net of the CIRP expenses. (Addendum dated 05.07.2025) Further, RP in form H has stated that apart from INR 9.11 crores, an additional amount of INR 8.38 crores to be paid out of the amount lying in the bank account of the CD as on 30.06.2025 to the financial creditor. Hence, total amount being paid the Financial Creditor is INR INR 17,49,00,000/- (Rupees Seventeen Crores and Forty-Nine Lacs only). Further, the same has been confirmed and clarified vide affidavit dated 20.08.2025 and 22.08.2025.

There are no claims from workers and employees of the CD. The current workers and employees of the CD will be retained by the SRA. Nil payment has been proposed to Income Tax Department, as liquidation value of the CD is not sufficient to pay the dues of the financial creditor. Further, nil payment has been proposed to any third party whose claims have not been filed.

Regulation Whether the SRA has declared in clause 4.15 that 38(1B) Resolution Applicant neither the SRA nor any of its related or any of its related parties has failed or contributed to IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 parties has failed to failure of implementation of the implement or Resolution Plan. contribute to failure of an implementation of any resolution plan approved under the Code. If so, whether the Resolution Applicant has submitted the statement giving details of such non-implementation Regulation Term of the Plan and Term of the Resolution Plan is 30 days. 38(2)(a) its implementation The step wise proposed implementation schedule of the resolution plan has been stated above. Regulation Management and As stated above, the management of the 38(2)(b) control of the CD shall vest with the Board of business of corporate Directors. The SRA may appoint other debtor during term of professionals. resolution Plan Regulation Adequate means for As discussed above that a Monitoring 38(2)(c) supervising its Committee will be appointed comprising implementation of RP, one executive director of MBL Infrastructures and one representative of PNB international Limited for supervision and implementation of the Resolution Plan.

Further source of funds have been disclosed for the payments envisaged under the Resolution Plan. Regulation Proceedings in The Resolution Plan provides that 38(2)(d) respect of avoidance proceedings in respect of avoidance transactions, if any, transactions, if any under chapter –III under Chapter III or or fraudulent or wrongful trading under fraudulent or chapter VI of Part 2 of the court will be wrongful trading pursued after approval of the under Chapter VI of Resolution Plan. (Clause 4.18 under Part II of the Code, section D of the Resolution Plan) will be pursued after the approval of the Further, in Form H it is stated that no resolution plan and application for Preferential, IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 the manner in which Undervalued, Fraudulent, and the proceeds, if any, Extortionate transactions have been from such filed by the RP. proceedings shall be distributed. Regulation A resolution plan (a) The cause of default has been 38(3), (4) shall demonstrate addressed under clause 4.4 of section D and (5) that-of the Resolution Plan, which provides (a) It addresses the for following cause for the default by the cause of default; CD: (b) It is feasible and a. Due to delay in handing over viable; Right of Way by MPRDC, tree (c) It has provisions cutting permissions, utility for its effective shifting approvals etc., there was implementation; delay in Completion of the project (d) It has provisions leading to higher Costs and for approvals increase in overall Project Cost. required and the timelines for the b. Foreign currency fluctuation same; and losses.

Against Rs. 41,29,60,341 (e) The resolution received in the Escrow Account applicant has the from PNBIL, and applicable capability to interest of Rs.18,45,17,520.06 implement the totalling Rs.59,74,77,861.06, resolution plan PNBIL has already recovered Rs.61,47,14,978. c. Levy of penalties/forfeiture of annuities by MPRDC. d. Delaying deposit of semi annuities by MPRDC in the Escrow Account. e. User fees (toll) is much less than estimate. (b) On feasibility and viability, the Resolution Plan provides under clause 4.5 under section D of the Resolution Plan that: a. Resolution Applicant has sufficient funds to make full and final payment to all stakeholders in terms of this Resolution Plan. IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 b. Apart from internal accruals, Resolution Applicant is capable to raise funds. The Resolution Applicant is a Public Limited Company listed on NSE & BSE since 2010 with more than 20,000 shareholders. c. The Resolution Applicant will induct more professionals to improve its operations. d. The Resolution envisages significant synergies by managing the business, infusion of funds, collection of tolls and receipt of annuities, which will result in smooth operation of CD with improved Cash flow. e. Resolution Applicant has a strong business portfolio and is capable to keep the Corporate Debtor as a going concern; f. With the addressing of Cause of Default as above, the remaining Annuities & Toll in the Concession Period are sufficient to keep the Corporate Debtor as a going concern. g. The Resolution Applicant has sufficient funds to meet any future contingencies.

(c) Provisions of timelines and effective implementation has been discussed above. (Cluse 4.6 under section D of the Resolution Plan) (d) It has been stated by the SRA to the RP vide letter dated 05.07.2025 that all necessary approvals, consents, permissions, and sanctions as may be required from any governmental authority or regulatory body for effective IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 implementation of the Resolution Plan, shall be obtained within 1 year from the effective of the Resolution Plan. (e) The Resolution Applicant has funds to infuse as per the Resolution Plan. The Resolution Applicant is listed on BSE and NSE since 2010 and has capability to mobilise funds. The Resolution Applicant has vast experience of running similar projects. The Resolution Applicant has both technical and financial capabilities to implement the Resolution Plan. (Clause 4.9 under section D of the Resolution Plan)

6 Details On Fraudulent and Avoidance Transactions

6.1 No Application for adjudication of Preferential, Undervalued, Fraudulent, and Extortionate Transactions has been filed so far by the RP. Nevertheless, it is proposed in the Plan that proceedings, if any, in respect of avoidance transactions will be pursued after approval of the Resolution Plan. 7 Declaration by RP, w.r.t. compliance of the Resolution Plan

7.1 RP has declared that he has examined the Resolution Plan received from Resolution Applicant M/s MBL Infrastructure Limited in respect of mandatory requirements, and the relevant part of the certificate is extracted below:

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7.2 RP has further provided with the checklist of mandatory compliance which is extracted below:

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7.3 Details of the Realizable Amount is as follows:

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*Since the total distribution to the Creditors in terms of the plan (₹9.11 crores) and in terms of RFRP (₹8.38 crores) is ₹17.49 crores. Values under point 6, 7 & 8 have been computed taking ₹ 17.49 crores as base

7.4 This AA after perusal of the Resolution Plan sought certain clarifications w.r.t the plan value, fee payable to the IBBI, valuations etc. in the course of hearing held on 10.09.2025. The same were collectively addressed by the Ld. Counsel, Sumant Batra, for RP, along with the RP in person; and Senior Counsel, P. Nagesh, appearing for the SRA. The clarifications so addressed are summarised below: IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

A. The Resolution Plan Value is INR 17.49 plus CIRP cost at actuals. INR 17.49 crores will be paid to the Financial Creditor – PNBIL out of which, INR 9.11 crores is being paid by the SRA contribution from its own account while remaining amount to the tune of INR 8.38 crores is being paid out of the account of the CD other than CIRP cost at actuals; B. As per the regulation 31A (1) of the code, IBBI Fee @ 0.25% on the realisable value/ Resolution Plan value of INR 17.49 crores plus CIRP Cost at actuals, is payable to the credit of IBBI; C. Further, the Information Memorandum states that the CD is not compliant with the ESIC Regulations, however the same has not been dealt with in the Resolution plan. On this Ld. Senior Counsel for SRA, in the course of hearing has submitted and undertakes on behalf of the SRA that if any claims arise in future on account of obligations of the CD under ESIC Regulations, the same shall be honoured by the SRA in accordance with the laws, as and when directed by the appropriate authority; D. Further, RP appearing in person has confirmed that he has complied with regulation 6A of the IBBI (Resolution Process of Corporate Persons) Regulations 2016 that he has sent a communication along with a copy of public announcement made under regulation 6, to all the creditors as per the last available books of accounts of the corporate debtor through post or electronic means wherever the information for communication is available; E. The RP has confirmed that only after verifying the valuation reports, he has put forth the same before the CoC. Further, CoC has deliberated upon the valuation reports for the CD in its 6th meeting convened on 26.06.2025. Relevant extract of the minutes w.r.t discussion on valuation is extracted below: IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

The Resolution Professional apprised the CoC that he has received the Valuation Reports from the valuers in sealed envelopes and has also received an undertaking from the CoC member in accordance with the with the Regulation 35(2) of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016 for sharing the valuation report with the CoC. Subsequently, the RP opened the sealed envelope containing the valuation reports as received from both the valuers and the RP read out the Liquidation Value and the Fair Value of the Corporate Debtor to the CoC, as given in the executive summary of both the reports. The table showing Liquidation Value and Fair Value of the Corporate Debtor as read out during the meeting, is summarized and given as Annexure-C to current minutes. The said summary of the valuation reports will only be circulated to PNBIL. CoC members took note of the same. This makes it clear that the RP has satisfied himself with the content of the Valuation Reports, and the sole financial creditor has taken cognisance of the same and is deemed to have acknowledged and accepted in its commercial wisdom. This AA has a limited jurisdiction while considering the Resolution Plan for approval. Since receipt of valuation reports is duly recorded in the minutes of 6th CoC meeting as extracted above, CoC comprising of sole financial creditor – PNBIL is deemed to be satisfied with the same on technical aspects. Hence, we refrain from commenting on the merits of the valuation reports;

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8 Findings

8.1 It has been submitted that RP has perused the Resolution Plan and found the same is in compliance with the provisions of the IBC and CIRP Regulations. RP has provided necessary details with respect to compliance under these provisions in Form H (Annexure A-24). Further, satisfaction as to compliance with section 30 of the Code, regulation 37, 38 and 39 of the CIRP Regulations have been recorded above in paragraphs 5 and 7 above.

8.2 As per the Information Memorandum, only claim has been received from the PNBIL, MBL Infrastructures (the SRA) and Income Tax Department. This Adjudicating Authority is not commenting upon any liability, workmen and employee dues, including PF / ESIC and any other statutory dues, which if arise in future, shall be dealt with by the SRA in accordance with the laws for the time being in force.

8.3 We note that no objection has been raised against the proposed Resolution Plan and the same has been approved by the CoC comprising of sole secured Financial Creditor with 100% votes in favour of the Resolution Plan.

8.4 We observe that the Resolution Plan is in accordance with Sections 30 and 31 of the IBC and also complies with regulations 37, 38 and 39 of the CIRP Regulations, 2016.

8.5 We note at this stage that in terms of the judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Committee of Creditors of Essar Steel India Limited Through Authorised Signatory vs. Satish Kumar Gupta & Ors. [Civil Appeal No. 8766-67 of 2019], it is the subject matter of commercial wisdom of CoC to take decision regarding the amount of bid offered by SRA and the scope for this Tribunal to interfere on such IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 issues is negligible. The above view was also reiterated by Hon’ble Supreme Court in Ebix Singapore Private Limited vs. Committee of Creditors of Educomp Solutions Limited & Anr. (Civil Appeal No. 3224 of 2020) wherein the Hon’ble Supreme Court ruled that the scope of examination of the application for approval of Resolution Plan by this Tribunal is confined to the provisions of Section 30(2) of IBC, 2016. Para 153 of the Judgment reads thus: - “153. Regulation 38(3) mandates that a Resolution Plan be feasible, viable and implementable with specific timelines. A Resolution Plan whose implementation can be withdrawn at the behest of the successful Resolution Applicant, is inherently unviable, since open-ended clauses on modifications/withdrawal would mean that the Plan could fail at an undefined stage, be uncertain, including after approval by the Adjudicating Authority.

It is inconsistent to postulate, on the one hand, that no withdrawal or modification is permitted after the approval by the Adjudicating Authority under Section 31, irrespective of the terms of the Resolution Plan; and on the other hand, to argue that the terms of the Resolution Plan relating to withdrawal or modification must be respected, in spite of the CoC’s approval, but prior to the approval by the Adjudicating Authority. The former position follows from the intent, object and purpose of the IBC and from Section 31, and the latter is disavowed by the IBC’s structure and objective. The IBC does not envisage a dichotomy in the binding character of the Resolution Plan in relation to a Resolution Applicant between the stage of approval by the CoC and the approval of the Adjudicating Authority. The binding nature of a Resolution Plan on a Resolution Applicant, who is the proponent of the Plan which has been accepted by the CoC cannot remain indeterminate at the discretion of the Resolution Applicant. The negotiations between the Resolution Applicant and the CoC are brought to an end after the CoC’s approval.

The only conditionality that remains is the IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 approval of the Adjudicating Authority, which has a limited jurisdiction to confirm or deny the legal validity of the Resolution Plan in terms of Section 30 (2) of the IBC. If the requirements of Section 30(2) are satisfied, the Adjudicating Authority shall confirm the Plan approved by the CoC under Section 31(1) of the IBC.”

8.6 Further, we rely upon the Judgement passed by Hon’ble Supreme Court in the matter of “Vallal RCK versus M/s Siva Industries and Holdings Limited and Others, Civil Appeal Nos. 1811 1812 of 2022” whereby the Hon’ble Apex Court has answered the question as to whether ‘the adjudicating authority (NCLT) or the appellate authority (NCLAT) can sit in an appeal over the commercial wisdom of the Committee of Creditors (hereinafter referred to as the “CoC”) or not. We rely upon the following paragraphs: “21. This Court has consistently held that the commercial wisdom of the CoC has been given paramount status without any judicial intervention for ensuring completion of the stated processes within the timelines prescribed by the IBC. It has been held that there is an intrinsic assumption, that financial creditors are fully informed about the viability of the corporate debtor and feasibility of the proposed resolution plan. They act on the basis of thorough examination of the proposed resolution plan and assessment made by their team of experts. A reference in this respect could be made to the judgments of this Court in the cases of “K. Sashidhar v. Indian Overseas Bank and Others, Committee of Creditors of Essar Steel India Limited through Authorised Signatory v. Satish Kumar Gupta and Others, Maharashtra Seamless Limited v. Padmanabhan Venkatesh and Others, Kalpraj Dharamshi and Another v. Kotak Investment Advisors Limited and Another, and Jaypee Kensington Boulevard Apartments Welfare Association and Others v. NBCC (India) Limited and Others.” 27. This Court has, time and again, emphasized the need for minimal judicial interference by the NCLAT and NCLT in the framework of IBC. We may refer to the recent observation of this Court made in the case of Arun Kumar Jagatramka v. Jindal Steel and Power Limited and Another :

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95. ....However, we do take this opportunity to offer a note of caution for NCLT and NCLAT, functioning as the adjudicatory authority and appellate authority under the IBC respectively, from judicially interfering in the framework envisaged under the IBC. As we have noted earlier in the judgment, the IBC was introduced in order to overhaul the insolvency and bankruptcy regime in India. As such, it is a carefully considered and well thought out piece of legislation which sought to shed away the practices of the past. The legislature has also been working hard to ensure that the efficacy of this legislation remains robust by constantly amending it based on its experience. Consequently, the need for judicial intervention or innovation from NCLT and NCLAT should be kept at its bare minimum and should not disturb the foundational principles.” 8.7 Additionally, Hon’ble Supreme Court, in their judgment dated 01.04.2024 passed in Piramal Capital and Housing Finance Limited (Formerly known as Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited) Vs 63 Moons Technologies Limited & Ors., Civil Appeal Nos. 1632-1634 Of 2022 has examined the issue of scope of Judicial Review in the matter of approval of Resolution Plan.

After analysing all the aforementioned judgments and other judgments, Hon’ble Supreme Court has stated as under: “42. In view of the above legal position settled by this Court in the fleet of judgments, it is no more res integra that the legislature has given paramount importance to the “commercial wisdom” of CoC, and that the scope of the judicial review by the Adjudicating Authority (NCLT) is limited to the extent provided under Section 31, and that of the Appellate Authority (NCLAT) is limited to the extent provided under sub-section (3) of Section 61 of the IB Code… 43. While considering the feasibility and viability of the Prospective Resolution Plans, the CoC can always suggest a modification therein and exercise its commercial wisdom. However, once the RP is approved by the requisite majority of CoC, and when such RP is placed before the Adjudicating Authority for its approval under Section 31, the Adjudicating Authority has to only see whether such RP as approved by the CoC meets the requirements as referred to in Section 30(2). It is only where the Adjudicating Authority is satisfied that the RP does not confirm to the IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 requirements of sub-section (1) of Section 31, it may by an order reject the RP.

It is true that the NCLT has to decide all the questions on law or fact arising out of or in relation to the insolvency resolution or liquidation under the residuary jurisdiction vested in NCLT under Section 60(5), however as held in Essar Steel (supra), such residual jurisdiction does not in any manner impact Section 30(2) of the Code, which circumscribes the jurisdiction of the Adjudicating Authority, when it comes to the confirmation of RP, as has been mandated by Section 31(1) of the Code.” 8.8 Thus, from the judgments cited and the statutory framework of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016, it is evident that the scope of judicial review available to this Adjudicating Authority under section 30(2) read with section 31 is limited to assessing the compliance of the Resolution Plan with the prescribed legal requirements. The Authority is neither empowered nor obligated to delve into or evaluate the commercial wisdom of the CoC, which is paramount and binding, provided it aligns with the provision of the Code. Upon satisfaction that the proposed resolution plan adheres to the statutory mandates, including equitable treatment of stakeholders and compliance with applicable laws, this bench finds no impediment to granting its approval.

8.9 The Resolution Plan of M/s MBL Infrastructure Limited for the Corporate Debtor has been approved by CoC with 100 % majority and this Adjudicating Authority cannot interfere in the same.

8.10 The applicant has prayed for number of waivers, reliefs and concessions in the Resolution Plan. As to the relief and concessions sought in the resolution plan, by taking into consideration the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the matter of Embassy Property Development Private Limited v. State of Karnataka & Ors. in Civil Appeal No. 9170 of 2019, we direct the Successful Resolution Applicant to file necessary application before the necessary IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 forum/authority in order to avail the necessary relief and concessions, in accordance with respective laws. The relevant part of the judgement is reproduced herein below:

39. Another important aspect is that under Section 25 (2) (b) of IBC, 2016, the resolution professional is obliged to represent and act on behalf of the corporate debtor with third parties and exercise rights for the benefit of the corporate debtor in judicial, quasi-judicial and arbitration proceedings. Section 25(1) and 25(2)(b) reads as follows: “25. Duties of resolution professional – (1) It shall be the duty of the resolution professional to preserve and protect the assets of the corporate debtor, including the continued business operations of the corporate debtor. (2) For the purposes of sub-section (1), the resolution professional shall undertake the following actions: (a)…………. (b) represent and act on behalf of the corporate debtor with third parties, exercise rights for the benefit of the corporate debtor in proceedings.” judicial, quasi-judicial and arbitration This shows that wherever the corporate debtor has to exercise rights in judicial, quasi-judicial proceedings, the resolution professional cannot short-circuit the same and bring a claim before NCLT taking advantage of Section 60(5).

40. Therefore in the light of the statutory scheme as culled out from various provisions of the IBC, 2016 it is clear that wherever the corporate debtor has to exercise a right that falls outside the purview of the IBC, 2016 especially in the realm of the public law, they cannot, through the resolution professional, take a bypass and go before NCLT for the enforcement of such a right.” 8.11 Given the above, reliefs and concessions which fall in the jurisdiction of different Government Authorities, and/ or are subjected to the provisions of different laws for the time being in force are concerned, it is made clear that the amount payable by the SRA in terms of the plan IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023 to different creditors, stakeholders, and to keep the Corporate Debtor as a going concern cannot be subject to any condition, assumptions, relief/ concessions and/ or qualification. It also needs to be underlined that the provisions of Section 31(4) of IBC, 2016 mandates the Resolution Applicant to obtain the necessary approval required under any law for the time being in force within a period of one year from the date of approval of the resolution plan by the Adjudicating Authority under Section 31 of the IBC, 2016. In terms of the provisions of Section 14 of the Code even during the period of CIRP, no default in payment of current dues is a precondition for continuation of the License, Permit, Registration and similar rights.

Thus, even during the moratorium period, some of the facilities forming part of the reliefs and concessions sought are made available to the CD only when there is no default in payment of the current dues. On approval of the Resolution Plan, the SRA/CD cannot be put on a better footing by exempting it from paying its legitimate dues under the law.

8.12 The SRA/CD will be entitled to no other reliefs/ concessions/waivers except those are available/permissible to it as per the provisions of IBC, 2016. The SRA is at liberty to approach the relevant authorities, who would consider these claims as per the provisions of the relevant law in an expeditious manner.

8.13 Thus, it is ordered that the reliefs, concessions and waivers sought by the Successful Resolution Applicant will be dealt with strictly as per the law and shall not be deemed to be granted only by virtue of this plan approval order.

8.14 As far as the question of granting time to comply with the statutory obligations / seeking sanctions from governmental authorities is concerned, the Resolution Applicant is directed to do the same within one year as prescribed under section 31(4) of the Code. IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

8.15 In case of non-compliance of this order or withdrawal of the Resolution Plan within the stipulated time, in addition to other consequences which follow under law, the CoC shall forfeit the performance security paid by the SRA.

8.16 Therefore, in our considered view, there is no impediment to giving approval to the instant Resolution Plan. Accordingly, we hereby approve the Resolution Plan, which shall be binding on the Corporate Debtor, Financial Creditor, and all other stakeholders involved.

9 Order

9.1 Subject to the observations made in this Order, the Resolution Plan submitted by M/s MBL Infrastructure Limited for a value of INR 17,49,00,000/- (Rupees Seventeen Crores and Forty-Nine Lacs only) plus CIRP Cost at actuals, is hereby approved.

9.2 IA (IBC) (Plan) No. 50/2025 filed for approval of the Resolution Plan stands allowed.

9.3 The approved Resolution Plan shall become effective from the date of this Order and shall be implemented strictly as per the term of the plan and implementation schedule given in the Plan;

9.4 The following steps shall be taken in terms of the Resolution Plan:

Sr. No. Steps to be taken Timeline from date of Receipt of Order 1. Constitution of Monitoring Committee comprising Monitoring Committee of RP, one executive director of the SRA and one representative of IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

PNBIL, shall be appointed with effect from the date of pronouncement this order approving the Resolution Plan. The Monitoring Committee shall supervise the implementation of the Resolution Plan 2. Intimation to Creditors, IBBI, RoC, other Within 15 days stakeholders of the CD 3. Seek necessary approvals 1 year in terms of section 31(4) 4. Payment of CIRP Cost (At 30 days actuals) 5. Payment to creditors as proposed in the Plan 30 days

9.5 The Resolution Plan is binding on the Corporate Debtor and other stakeholders involved so that the revival of the Corporate Debtor shall come into force with immediate effect.

9.6 The Moratorium imposed under section 14 of the Code shall cease to have effect from the date of this order.

9.7 No Relief or waiver as sought in the Resolution Plan shall be deemed to be granted, unless the same is specifically granted herein under this order or the SRA is otherwise entitled to in accordance with the applicable provisions of the IBC 2016.

9.8 The Resolution Professional shall submit the records collected during the commencement of the proceedings to the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India for their record and also return to the Resolution Applicant or New Promoters. IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

9.9 The liberty is hereby granted for moving any appropriate application, if required in connection with the implementation of this Resolution Plan.

9.10 A Certified copy of this Order shall be filed by the Resolution Professional with the Registrar of Companies, NCT of Delhi & Haryana.

9.11 The Resolution Professional shall stand discharged from his duties with effect from the date of this Order, save and except those duties that are enjoined upon him for implementation of the approved Resolution Plan.

9.12 The Resolution Professional is further directed to hand over all the records, premises/factories/documents available with it to the Successful Resolution Applicant to finalise the further line of action required for starting of the operation. The Successful Resolution Applicant shall have access to all the records, premises/factories/ documents through the Resolution Professional to finalise the further course of action required for starting of operations of the Corporate Debtor.

9.13 The Monitoring Committee shall file periodical progress report regarding implementation of the Plan before this Tribunal until completion.

9.14 The Registry is hereby directed to send e-mail copies of the order forthwith to all the parties; CoC, RP and SRA and their Ld. Counsels for information and for taking necessary steps. The Applicant – RP is directed to send a copy of this order to the IBBI and RoC concerned for their record.

9.15 Certified copy of this order may be issued, if applied for, upon compliance of all requisite formalities.

IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023

10. To summarise: a. Accordingly, prayers a) to c) in IA(Plan)-50/2025 filed for seeking approval of resolution plan are allowed and as regard prayer d) the same shall be dealt strictly as per law. The I.A.(Plan) 50/2025 is disposed of in above terms.

b. File be consigned to record storage (current).

Sd/- (RAMALINGAM SUDHAKAR) PRESIDENT

Sd/- (RAVINDRA CHATURVEDI) MEMBER (TECHNICAL)

IA(IBC)(PLAN) No. 50/2025 in CP(IB) No.423(PB)/2023