In the matter of Infar Tie-Up Pvt. Ltd.
- CitationI.A (IBC)(Dis) No. 12-KB-2024 in CP (IB) No. 346-KB-2018
Ratio decidendi
The rule this decision rests on
The Adjudicating Authority may order dissolution of a corporate debtor under section 54 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 where the liquidator has realised and distributed the assets of the corporate debtor, the final report and compliance certificate have been filed, and no impediment to dissolution remains; on such showing the corporate debtor is dissolved and the liquidator discharged, subject to procedural compliance. A secured financial creditor which has not relinquished its security interest and has itself realised the secured asset outside the liquidation estate does not form part of the liquidation estate, and the absence of such property from the estate is not an impediment to dissolution. A delay in filing an application for dissolution may be condoned where the delay is attributable to the late supply of documents by other stakeholders to the liquidator, and the application is otherwise maintainable.
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Judgment
As delivered
Under section 54 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 read with regulation 2A and regulation 45 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016.
IN THE MATTER OF: State Bank of India …Financial Creditor Versus
Infar Tie-Up Pvt Ltd …Corporate Debtor
-And-
IN THE MATTER OF:
Mr. Manish Jain … Applicant/Liquidator
Coram: Smt. Bidisha Banerjee, Member (Judicial) Shri D. Arvind, Member (Technical) Appearances (through hybrid mode): For the Applicant 1. Ms. Shreya Choudhary, Adv 2. Mr. Maish Jain, Liquidator Order pronounced on: 02/04/2024
KOLKATA BENCH, (COURT II) State Bank of India v. Infar Tie-Up Private Limited I.A (IBC)(Dis) No. 12/KB/2024 in CP (IB) No. 346/KB/2018 ORDER
Per: Bidisha Banerjee, Member (Judicial)
1. This court convened via hybrid mode. 2. This is an application filed under section 54(1) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“Code”) read with regulation 45(3) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India [Liquidation Process] Regulations, 2016 (“Liquidation Process Regulations”) by the Liquidator of Infar Tie-Up Pvt Ltd (CIN: U51109WB1994PTC064877) (“Corporate “Debtor”) praying for dissolution of the Corporate Debtor.
3. This Adjudicating Authority vide order dated 14 December 2021, admitted the Corporate Debtor under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (“CIRP”) appointing Mr. Binay Kumar Singhania as Interim Resolution Professional. Subsequently, his appointment was confirmed as Resolution Professional.
4. In the 6th CoC held on 10 June 2022, wherein the CoC passed Resolution for Liquidation of Corporate Debtor by majority of Voting Share of 100%. The order of liquidation was passed by this adjudicating authority vide order dated 26 August 2022. Mr. Manish Jain, the was appointed as a Liquidator. A copy of the order is annexed with the application and marked as Annexure - ‘B’.
5. During the Liquidation process, the Sale Notice for second E-Auction was published in newspapers, “Business Standard” and “Ekdin” both Kolkata edition on 28 December 2022. The second E- Auction held on 24 January 2023 was successfully completed.
6. The secured Financial Creditor of the Corporate Debtor, Tata Capital Housing limited has not relinquished its security interest and the possession of the secured property was given to Tata Capital Housing limited. The Property was handed over to Tata Capital Housing limited did not form part of Liquidation Estate. The Property is located on second floor of semi commercial flat building named as “Puspa Bhawan”, admeasuring an area of 1680 sq. ft., built and constructed at on plot upon the plot or land measuring about 3 cottahs, 14 chittacks and 23 sq. ft. lying at or upon municipal premises No
KOLKATA BENCH, (COURT II) State Bank of India v. Infar Tie-Up Private Limited I.A (IBC)(Dis) No. 12/KB/2024 in CP (IB) No. 346/KB/2018 34/1Q, Ballygunge circular road, under municipal ward no 69 Kolkata, West Bengal. The property was sold by Tata Capital Housing limited through E-auction on 29 September 2023. 7. The amount of total claim of Tata Capital Housing limited admitted by the Liquidator and the amount received by sale by Tata Capital Housing limited is given as under:
Sl. Name of Details of claim Details of claim admitted No. Creditors received Date of receipt Amount Amount of Nature Amount Amount claimed claim of claim covered by realised admitted security from sale interest 1 Tata Claim amount as 36,287,553 36,287,553 Financial Security 69,60,000 Capital on date of Creditor interest Housing CIRP/04.11.2022 realised by limited Tata Capital Housing limited on 24.01.223 Total 36,287,553 36,287,553 36,287,553 69,60,000
8. The Statement showing the asset as per the asset management Memorandum, estimated realizable value and actual realization are as follows:- Sl. Assets Estimated Realization amount Liquidation value 1. Land & building 9,970,500 10,020,500 2. Securities & NIL NIL Financial assets
KOLKATA BENCH, (COURT II) State Bank of India v. Infar Tie-Up Private Limited I.A (IBC)(Dis) No. 12/KB/2024 in CP (IB) No. 346/KB/2018 Total 9,970,500 10,020,500
9. The amount was distributed under section 53 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 amongst the stakeholders on 17.03.2023,23.03.2023,16.01.2024 & 02.02.2024.
10. The Liquidator states that independent auditor has audited the statement of receipt payment of the Corporate Debtor from 26.08.2022 to 31.03.2023 and the related statements of changes in net assets in Liquidation from 26.08.2022 to 07.02.2024. A copy of the independent auditor report is annexed with the application and marked as Annexure - ‘G’. 11. That the bank account maintained opened for the purpose of Liquidation with ICICI bank, bearing account no 628005019282 was closed and the balance of the account was reduced to 00.00. Bank statement closure confirmation and bank statement is annexed with the application and marked as Annexure - ‘I’.
12. The Liquidator thereafter filed Preliminary Report as per regulation 13 of the Liquidation Process Regulations on 17 October 2022 as per regulation 34(4) of the Liquidation Process Regulations. 13. All the asset of Corporate Debtor has been disposed of and distributed in accordance with the code and rules and regulation framed thereunder and the final report has been submitted.
14. In compliance of regulation 15 of the Liquidation Process Regulations, the Liquidator has filed six quarterly Progress Reports from time to time before the Adjudicating Authority and also the final report disclosing all the material facts and information with respect to the liquidation process of the Corporate Debtor. As per mandatory requirement under regulation 45(3) of the Liquidation Process Regulations, the Liquidator has prepared a compliance certificate under prescribed ‘Form H’. Both the final report and compliance certificate under form H is annexed with the application and marked as annexure Annexure – ‘H’.
KOLKATA BENCH, (COURT II) State Bank of India v. Infar Tie-Up Private Limited I.A (IBC)(Dis) No. 12/KB/2024 in CP (IB) No. 346/KB/2018 15. The Liquidator prays for condonation of delay of 25 days in filing the instant application for dissolution of the Corporate Debtor. The state bank of India being SCC member and the Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited delayed in providing the documents which was necessary for filing the instant application.
16. In view of the above facts and circumstances, there is no impediment to the Corporate Debtor being dissolved, and it is ordered accordingly.
17. Condonation of 25 days delay in filing the instant application is allowed.
18. The Liquidator is further directed to serve a copy of this order upon the Registrar of Companies, (jurisdiction), immediately and, in any case, within fourteen days of receipt of this order. The Registrar of Companies shall take further necessary action upon receipt of a copy of this order.
19. The Liquidator shall stand discharged from his responsibilities, subject to procedural compliances.
20. I.A. (I.B.C)(Dis) No. 12/KB/2024 in C.P. (IB) No. 346/KB/2018 is allowed with the above directions and Main C.P. (IB) No. 346/KB/2018 disposed of.
21. The Registry is directed to send email of the order forthwith to all the parties and their ld. Counsel for information and for taking necessary steps.
22. Certified copy of this order may be issued, if applied for, upon compliance of all requisite formalities.
D. Arvind Bidisha Banerjee Member (Technical) Member (Judicial)
Signed on the 2nd day of April 2024.
NKS(LRA)
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