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<h1>High Court declines writ jurisdiction for debt recovery when NCLT proceedings already pending for same dues</h1> <h3>Rainbow Digital Services Pvt Ltd Through Director & Anr. Versus Union Of India Through Secretary Ministry Of Communications & Ors.</h3> Rainbow Digital Services Pvt Ltd Through Director & Anr. Versus Union Of India Through Secretary Ministry Of Communications & Ors. - TMI Issues:The judgment involves issues related to delay in filing the appeal, dismissal of a writ petition seeking remittance of outstanding dues from the Department of Post, and violation of Section 37 of the Indian Post Office Act, 1898.Delay in Filing Appeal:The application for delay in filing the appeal was allowed and the delay was condoned, leading to the disposal of the matter.Dismissal of Writ Petition for Remittance of Dues:The appeal was directed against the judgment dismissing the writ petition seeking remittance of outstanding dues owed by the Department of Post to a company undergoing liquidation. The writ petition was declined by the learned Single Judge as the issue was pending consideration before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).Violation of Section 37 of the Indian Post Office Act:The writ petition contended a violation of Section 37 of the Indian Post Office Act, 1898, regarding undelivered postal articles. The Appellant sought remittance of outstanding dues and directions against the Department of Posts. The Court held that since the matter was already pending before the NCLT for recovery of the amount, the Petitioner could not approach the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that the issue of remittance of dues was interconnected with the NCLT proceedings and declined to interfere in the matter.Separate Judgment by the Judges:The judgment was delivered by the Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjeev Narula. The appeal was dismissed, and the Court found no merit in the arguments presented by the Appellants. The Court upheld the decision of the learned Single Judge and concluded that the High Court should not intervene in the ongoing NCLT proceedings regarding the remittance of outstanding dues from the Department of Post.