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Liability to contribute towards Liquidation Process Costs - scope of Financial Institution - The Tribunal found that the appellant, having invested a significant sum by subscribing to redeemable secured non-convertible debentures, falls within the ambit of a "financial institution" as defined by the Reserve Bank of India Act. - The Tribunal upheld the adjudicating authority's order requiring the appellant and other respondents to contribute to the liquidation process costs. - The decision reaffirms the principle that secured financial creditors, even if opting out of the liquidation estate to realize their security interest, must contribute to the liquidation process costs.
Liability to contribute towards Liquidation Process Costs - scope of Financial Institution - The Tribunal found that the appellant, having invested a significant sum by subscribing to redeemable secured non-convertible debentures, falls within the ambit of a "financial institution" as defined by the Reserve Bank of India Act. - The Tribunal upheld the adjudicating authority's order requiring the appellant and other respondents to contribute to the liquidation process costs. - The decision reaffirms the principle that secured financial creditors, even if opting out of the liquidation estate to realize their security interest, must contribute to the liquidation process costs.
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