Liquidation order granted under I&B Code due to absence of resolution plans.

The Adjudicating Authority granted the liquidation order as sought by the Resolution Professional under Sections 33(2) and 34(4)(c) of the I & B Code, 2016 due to the absence of any resolution plans. The Corporate Debtor's assets were to be liquidated under the supervision of the appointed Liquidator, Mr. Huzefa Fakhri Sitabkhan. The Committee of Creditors' request for a 90-day extension of the CIRP period was approved, but no resolution plans were received within the extended timeframe. The decision to proceed with liquidation was made in the absence of viable resolution options, and the CoC approved the liquidation costs and sale of assets during the process.

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Issues:
1. Liquidation order sought by Resolution Professional under Sections 33(2) and 34(4)(c) of I & B Code, 2016.
2. Extension of CIRP period requested by Committee of Creditors (CoC) beyond 180 days.
3. Decision on liquidation process due to absence of resolution plans.
4. Approval of liquidation costs and sale of assets during liquidation process.
5. Appointment and duties of Liquidator.

Analysis:

Issue 1: Liquidation Order
The Resolution Professional filed an Application seeking a liquidation order for the Corporate Debtor under Sections 33(2) and 34(4)(c) of the I & B Code, 2016. Since no Resolution Plan was received, the Adjudicating Authority granted the liquidation order as prayed for. The Liquidation process was ordered to be conducted as per Chapter III of the Code, and Mr. Huzefa Fakhri Sitabkhan was appointed as the Liquidator.

Issue 2: Extension of CIRP Period
The CoC, with a 100% vote, requested an extension of the CIRP period by 90 days beyond the initial 180 days. The Adjudicating Authority granted the extension based on the progress in the CIRP. The last day for submitting the Resolution Plan was extended accordingly, but no plans were received by the deadline.

Issue 3: Decision on Liquidation
Due to the absence of any resolution plans and the opinion of the majority of CoC members, it was decided in the 10th CoC meeting to proceed with the liquidation of the Corporate Debtor. The CoC passed a resolution to initiate the liquidation process, considering the lack of interest from potential investors and the potential deterioration in asset value.

Issue 4: Approval of Liquidation Costs and Asset Sale
The CoC approved the estimated net liquidation cost for one year and the contribution plan by CoC members. Additionally, the CoC recommended, by a 92.07% vote, to sell the assets of the Corporate Debtor as a going concern or on an individual basis during the liquidation process.

Issue 5: Appointment and Duties of Liquidator
Mr. Huzefa Fakhri Sitabkhan was appointed as the Liquidator, with responsibilities outlined in the Order. The Liquidator was directed to file consent to act within 7 days, issue a public announcement, and manage the affairs of the Corporate Debtor during liquidation. The Liquidator's fees were fixed as per the decision of the CoC.

In conclusion, the Adjudicating Authority approved the liquidation order, appointed the Liquidator, and outlined the necessary steps for the liquidation process, asset sale, and management during liquidation.

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