Revocation of order admitting application
Section 91 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 deals with revocation of order admitting application. The resolution professional may submit an application to the Adjudicating Authority seeking revocation of its order made under section 84 on the following grounds, namely :— (a) if due to any change in the financial circumstances of the debtor, the debtor is ineligible for a fresh start process; The Act was enacted on 28 May 2016.
(1) The resolution professional may submit an application to the Adjudicating Authority seeking revocation of its order made under section 84 on the following grounds, namely :—
(a) if due to any change in the financial circumstances of the debtor, the debtor is ineligible for a fresh start process; or
(b) non-compliance by the debtor of the restrictions imposed under sub-section (3) of section 85; or
(c) if the debtor has acted in a mala fide manner and has wilfully failed to comply with the provisions of this Chapter.
(2) The Adjudicating Authority shall, within fourteen days of the receipt of the application under subsection
(1), may by order admit or reject the application.
(3) On passing of the order admitting the application referred to in sub-section (1) , the moratorium and the fresh start process shall cease to have effect.
(4) A copy of the order passed by the Adjudicating Authority under this section shall be provided to the Board for the purpose of recording an entry in the register referred to in section 196.
Section 91, The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Act 31 of 2016).
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Questions about Section 91
What does Section 91 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code deal with?
Section 91 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is headed "Revocation of order admitting application". The resolution professional may submit an application to the Adjudicating Authority seeking revocation of its order made under section 84 on the following grounds, namely :— (a) if due to any change in the financial circumstances of the debtor, the debtor is ineligible for a fresh start process;
How do I find court cases under Section 91 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 91, section 91 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, section 91 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 91 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 84 (Admission or rejection of application by Adjudicating Authority), section 85 (Effect of admission of application), section 196 (Powers and functions of Board), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 91 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code enacted?
Section 91 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, cited as Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 91, was enacted on 28 May 2016 as Act 31 of 2016. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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