NCLAT held that a Resolution Plan cannot be approved under...

NCLAT held that a Resolution Plan cannot be approved under Section 30(2)(b) r/w Section 31 without ensuring minimum payment to Operational Creditors and dissenting Financial Creditors, which must not be less than liquidation value as per Section 53. The Adjudicating Authority's role is strictly limited to verifying plan compliance with statutory requirements, without exercising equitable jurisdiction. The Committee of Creditors retains exclusive commercial wisdom in determining resolution plan terms. The Appellate Tribunal cannot interfere with CoC's decision unless clear statutory violations exist. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the original resolution plan's approval while emphasizing strict adherence to Insolvency Code provisions.

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