NCLAT Upholds Order for Lenders to Release NFB Facilities per Approved Resolution Plan, Ensuring Business Continuity.

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....The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) dismissed the appeals filed against the order of the Adjudicating Authority directing lenders to release Non-Fund Based (NFB) facilities as per the approved Resolution Plan. The NCLAT held that when a Resolution Plan is approved, it is obligatory for all stakeholders to act in a manner to implement it. Except Bank of Baroda, no other lender had issued bank guarantees or letters of credit, despite the Resolution Plan providing for roll-over of NFB facilities. The company, being an EPC contractor, requires NFB facilities to undertake contracts and generate revenue for repayment obligations under the Resolution Plan. Non-release of NFB limits would jeopardize the company's operations and impa.........