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of <h1>Court dismisses appeals, upholds sale in winding-up process. Official Liquidator's rights supported. Land use disputes, claims addressed.</h1> <h3>ARC Holdings Ltd. Versus Deccan Traders (P) Ltd.</h3> ARC Holdings Ltd. Versus Deccan Traders (P) Ltd. - TMI Issues Involved:1. Assignment of debt by Allahabad Bank.2. Authority of the learned Company Judge to conduct the sale.3. Pending application for the scheme of revival by ARC.4. Clarification on the status of land sold on 'as is where is' basis.5. Rights and obligations of the Official Liquidator.6. Validity of the sale to Gourinandan Real Estate Private Limited.7. Claims by Sylvan Commercial Private Limited and Deccan Traders Private Limited.8. Intervention by Manmohan Garoria.Issue-wise Detailed Analysis:1. Assignment of Debt by Allahabad Bank:Mr. Ratnanko Banerjee contended that Allahabad Bank could not have assigned its debt to Deccan Traders and Calcutta Securities after entering into an MOU with ARC. The assignment was challenged in a pending suit, and the court noted that the legality of this assignment would be determined in the pending suit filed by ARC.2. Authority of the Learned Company Judge to Conduct the Sale:ARC argued that the sale of assets should only be conducted by the learned Company Judge in his administrative capacity. The court acknowledged that the learned Judge should have directed the Official Liquidator to take routine directions for sale from the regular Company Court. However, the sale process, although irregular, was not deemed illegal, and the court refrained from setting it aside to avoid complications and delays in the winding-up process.3. Pending Application for the Scheme of Revival by ARC:ARC's appeals included grievances about the denial of opportunities to revive the company. The court noted that ARC's previous attempts to revive the company had failed, and the company was still in liquidation. The sale of assets was necessary for beneficial winding up to pay off creditors. The court allowed ARC to participate in the beneficial winding-up process but did not interfere with the sale.4. Clarification on the Status of Land Sold on 'as is where is' Basis:Gourinandan sought clarification on the status of the land, arguing that proceedings under the Estate Acquisition Act required clarification. The court held that the property was sold on 'as is where is' basis, and Gourinandan was deemed to have satisfied itself about the land's status. The Official Liquidator was not responsible for any title defects, and any disputes with the State regarding land use should be resolved separately.5. Rights and Obligations of the Official Liquidator:The Official Liquidator opposed Gourinandan's appeal, asserting that the property was sold on 'as is where is' basis and that the purchaser should have been aware of any legal implications. The court supported the Official Liquidator's stance and dismissed Gourinandan's appeal.6. Validity of the Sale to Gourinandan Real Estate Private Limited:Gourinandan's appeal against the dismissal of its application for clarification was rejected. The court emphasized that Gourinandan participated in the sale with full knowledge of the terms and conditions and was required to pay the purchase price. The Official Liquidator would transfer the right, title, and interest upon payment.7. Claims by Sylvan Commercial Private Limited and Deccan Traders Private Limited:Sylvan and Deccan's applications for sale of assets were addressed. Sylvan, not being a creditor, was directed to approach the Official Liquidator in accordance with the law. Deccan's claim to the sale proceeds was subject to the outcome of the pending suit challenging the debt assignment. The court observed that the stage for distribution of sale proceeds had not yet arrived.8. Intervention by Manmohan Garoria:Manmohan Garoria's application for intervention, based on a pending suit for specific performance against Gourinandan, was acknowledged. The court noted that the suit was pending before a civil court, and Garoria's interest in the property would be determined there.Conclusion:The appeals by ARC were dismissed, with the court allowing ARC to participate in the beneficial winding-up process. Gourinandan's appeal was also dismissed, and the sale was upheld. The court emphasized the need for the Official Liquidator to follow proper procedures in future sales and clarified that any disputes regarding land use should be resolved separately.
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