High Court waives shareholder meetings for scheme approval, NCLT emphasizes RBI nod for NBFCs The High Court initially dispensed with the requirement of convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for the approval of a scheme of arrangement ...
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High Court waives shareholder meetings for scheme approval, NCLT emphasizes RBI nod for NBFCs
The High Court initially dispensed with the requirement of convening meetings of shareholders and creditors for the approval of a scheme of arrangement for amalgamation. However, the National Company Law Tribunal highlighted the necessity of RBI approval for companies engaged in NBFC activities. Due to the lack of RBI approval and failure to provide evidence thereof, the Tribunal dismissed the petition without costs.
Issues: 1. Approval of the scheme of arrangement for amalgamation. 2. Dispensation of meetings of equity shareholders, secured and unsecured creditors. 3. Transfer of records from High Court to National Company Law Tribunal. 4. Compliance with RBI regulations for companies engaged in NBFC activities.
Analysis: 1. The petition was filed for the approval of a scheme of arrangement for the amalgamation of multiple companies. The High Court initially dispensed with the requirement of convening meetings of shareholders and creditors due to consents obtained. The matter was subsequently transferred to the National Company Law Tribunal for consideration.
2. The Regional Director raised concerns regarding companies engaged in NBFC activities, emphasizing the need for RBI approval. The Regional Director's objection was based on the companies' financial activities and the lack of RBI approval for the proposed amalgamation scheme. The Tribunal noted a similar case where non-approval by the RBI led to the rejection of the scheme.
3. The petitioners responded by stating that all investments were in unlisted companies, and shareholders were closely related. They argued that the shares to be allotted were within the family, and the companies did not fall under the NBFC definition. The Registrar of Companies issued penalties for non-compliance, which were later partly reduced by the Regional Director on appeal.
4. The Tribunal considered the objections raised by the Regional Director and official liquidator. It highlighted the importance of RBI approval for companies involved in NBFC activities. Citing a previous case, the Tribunal emphasized the necessity of RBI approval for schemes involving companies meeting specific financial criteria. As the petitioners failed to provide evidence of RBI approval, the Tribunal dismissed the petition without costs.
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