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In the matter of Trident Tools Limited [Ia No. 2926 of 2022 in Cp (Ib) No. 82 of 2019]

NCLT12 May 2023IA No. 2926 of 2022 in CP (IB) No. 82 of 2019

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What is this about?

The Applicant, Liquidator of Trident Tools Limited, filed an application under Section 54 of the IBC seeking dissolution of the Corporate Debtor. The Tribunal found that the liquidation process was completed, assets were sold, and proceeds distribution finished. It held it was just and equitable to dissolve the entity.

What did the court decide?

Corporate Debtor dissolved immediately. Registry directed to inform Registrar of Companies. Liquidator discharged. Application disposed; main matter closed.

In the matter of Trident Tools Limited [Ia No. 2926 of… — Insolvency and Bankruptcy | NCLT (2023)

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IN THE NATIONAL COMPANY LAW TRIBUNAL MUMBAI BENCH, COURT - II

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IA No. 2926 of 2022 IN CP (IB) No. 82 of 2019

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Under Section 54 read with Section 60(5) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

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Mr. Dilipkumar Natvarlal Jagad, Liquidator of Trident Tools Limited

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Having address at: 803/804, Ashok Heights, Old Nagardas X Road, Opp. Saraswati Apartment, Gundavali, Andheri East, Mumbai400 069.

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…..Applicant

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In the matter of

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Punjab National Bank

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… Operational Creditor Vs

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Trident Tools Limited

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… Corporate Debtor

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Order delivered on: 12.05.2023

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Coram:

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Hon’ble Member (Technical)

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Shri Shyam Babu Gautam

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Hon’ble Member (Judicial) Shri Kuldip Kumar Kareer

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Appearances:

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For the Applicant : CS PS Thakre a/w CS Dakshita Garg

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IN THE NATIONAL COMPANY LAW TRIBUNAL, MUMBAI BENCH, COURT-II

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IA NO. 2926 of 2022 IN CP (IB) 82/MB/2019

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ORDER

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Per: Kuldip Kumar Kareer, Member Judicial

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This is an Application filed by Mr. Dilipkumar Natvarlal Jagad, the Liquidator of the Corporate Debtor under Section 54 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (hereinafter called “the Code”) seeking dissolution of the Corporate Debtor.

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On perusal of this Application, it is evident that the Company Petition No. 82 of 2019 filed by the Financial Creditor under Section 7 of the Code was admitted by this Tribunal vide an Order dated 18^th September 2019 and subsequently Mr. Nitin Vishwanath Panchal was appointed as the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) for conducting the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process CIRP) of the Corporate Debtor. A Paper Publication dated 19^th September 2019 in Form A by the IRP pursuant to which the Committee of Creditors (CoC) was constituted based on the claims received. A total of six meetings were held in the course of the CIRP. The IRP was appointed as the RP in the First Meeting of the CoC held on 15^th October 2019. The RP published the Expression of Interest (EOI) in Form G as per the CIRP Regulations pursuant to which two potential resolution applicants submitted their proposals and one Resolution Plan was received but it was rejected by the CoC.

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Consequently, the CoC decided to liquidate the Corporate Debtor in its Sixth Meeting held on 24^th February 2020 and the CoC also decided to appoint the present Applicant as the Liquidator in its

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IN THE NATIONAL COMPANY LAW TRIBUNAL, MUMBAI BENCH, COURT-II

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IA NO. 2926 of 2022 IN CP (IB) 82/MB/2019

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Seventh Meeting held on 26^th February 2020 . This Tribunal appointed the Applicant as the Liquidator of the Corporate Debtor and directed the initiation of the Liquidation process as envisaged under the Code and the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016 (hereinafter called as “Regulations”) vide Orders dated 31^st May 2021 and 1^st September 2021, copies of which have been attached to this Petition.

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On the commencement of the Liquidation, the Liquidator made a Paper Publication in Form B inviting claims from Creditors as per Regulation 12 of the Regulations and on receipt of claims from Operational and Financial Creditors, the Liquidator prepared and submitted a List of Stakeholders and the Stakeholders Consultation Committee to this Tribunal on 25^th October 2021 . The Liquidator also prepared the Asset Memorandum as per Regulation 34 and the Preliminary Report as per Regulation 13 of the Regulations and submitted the same to this Tribunal. The Liquidator duly prepared and submitted quarterly Progress Reports on various dates between 7^th October 2021 and 29^th August 2022, copies of which have been annexed to this Application.

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The Liquidator had opened a new Bank Account with ICICI Bank in the name of Trident Tools Limited- In Liquidation on 14^th October 2021 . The Liquidator also appointed M/s Urvi Gala & Associates for auditing the Receipt and Payment Account for the period from 1^st September 2021 to 31^st March 2022 and the same was submitted along with the Third Progress Report. Additionally, an audit for the entire duration of the Liquidation was conducted

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IN THE NATIONAL COMPANY LAW TRIBUNAL, MUMBAI BENCH, COURT-II

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IA NO. 2926 of 2022 IN CP (IB) 82/MB/2019

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for the period between 1^st September 2021 and 27^th August 2022. The Liquidator conducted a total of 5 (five) meetings with stakeholders, the reports of which have been duly attached to this Application.

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The Company had immovable and movable assets consisting of Land (leasehold and Building and Plant and Machinery situated at Survey Number 26, Hissa Number 02 & 2P, Tembhode Shirgaon Road, Village Dhansar, Taluka & District – Palghar- 401 404. The assets were sold on “as is where is”, “as is what is”, “whatever there is” and “on recourse” basis through e-auction in the fifth attempt. Mr. Kunal Sanjay Agarwal, located at Neelkanth, Plot No. 21, Gulmohor Cross Road No. 6, Near Ecole Mondel School, JVPD Scheme, Mumbai 400 059, was the successful bidder, with the highest bid amount of Rs. 4,00,95,000/- for Land and Building and Rs. 2,55,15,000/- for Plant and Machinery, totaling to Rs. 6,56,10,000/- (excluding GST). The Sale certificate was issued on 8^th August 2022, and possession was given on 16^th August 2022. The details of the realized value of the assets are annexed to the Application. The liquidation amount so realized was distributed in the following manner after adjustment of CIRP and Liquidation cost is tabulated as follows:

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Name of Creditor	Punjab National Bank
Class of Creditor	Financial Creditor
Amount Claimed	Rs. 1,29,40,19,288/-
Amount Paid in 1^sttranche	Rs. 6,00,00,000/-
Amount Paid in 2^ndtranche	Rs. 28,18,911/-

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IN THE NATIONAL COMPANY LAW TRIBUNAL, MUMBAI BENCH, COURT-II

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IA NO. 2926 of 2022 IN CP (IB) 82/MB/2019

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The balance amount was distributed on 26^th August 2022 after including the CIRP Cost and Liquidation Cost. It is submitted that the other unsecured financial creditors and operational creditors were not entitled to any payment under Section 53 of the Code.

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The Applicant submits that the Final Report dated 29^th August 2022 has been filed with this Tribunal and the Compliance Certificate in Form H is attached to the said Final Report. In view of the completion of liquidation process, the present Application has been filed 12^th October 2022 for seeking dissolution of the Corporate Debtor.

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FINDINGS

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On examining the submissions made by the Applicant and the documents annexed to the Application, it appears that the affairs of the Corporate Debtor have been wound up and its assets have been completely liquidated. We have noted the details of the Receipt and Payments for the period between 1^st September 2021 to 27^th August 2022 (the entire duration of the Liquidation process) including the total balance which appears as nil. We are satisfied from the documents on record that the liquidation is not with intent to defraud any person. The above facts and circumstances indicate that due process of liquidation, as per extant provisions and in the manner indicated in the Code and Regulations, have been followed by the Liquidator to liquidate the assets of Company. The liquidation process has been duly completed as per the provisions of

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IN THE NATIONAL COMPANY LAW TRIBUNAL, MUMBAI BENCH, COURT-II

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IA NO. 2926 of 2022 IN CP (IB) 82/MB/2019

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the Code. Thus, it would be just and equitable for this Tribunal to dissolve the Corporate Debtor. No party is going to be adversely affected thereby.

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In view of the above, the Corporate Debtor deserves to be dissolved. Hence ordered.

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ORDER

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The Application be and the same is allowed as follows:

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a. Trident Tools Limited , the Corporate Debtor, is hereby dissolved with immediate effect.

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b. The Registry is directed to forward a certified copy of this order to the Registrar of Companies concerned, within a period of seven days for necessary action.

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c. The Liquidator of Trident Tools Limited is discharged.

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d. The present IA No. 2926 of 2022 is thus allowed and disposed of and CP (IB) No. 82 of 2019 stands closed.

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Sd/Sd/-

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SHYAM BABU GAUTAM KULDIP KUMAR KAREER MEMBER (TECHNICAL) MEMBER (JUDICIAL)

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Anusha 12.05.2023

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