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NCLT delays decision on Subhash Chandra repayment plan

2 sourcesUpdated 31 Aug 2026, 3:22 pm Coverage regionsGlobal
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The tribunal did not reach a final order in Subhash Chandra’s personal insolvency case.

A three-member bench could not agree, prompting a larger five-member bench to examine the matter.

The plan discussed involves payments of about Rs 6.25 crore to Rs. 6.5 crore.

The admitted creditor claims are around Rs 22,006 crore or Rs 22,006.57 crore.

Why it mattersThe tribunal's delay keeps Subhash Chandra's ₹6.25 crore repayment resolution unresolved, affecting the insolvency outcome and potential creditor recovery.
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The key issue is whether the plan should bind dissenting creditors.

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Both reports agree that the NCLT did not deliver a final decision and that the case has moved to a larger bench after disagreement within the original panel.

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The next step is the larger bench’s review, but the final outcome and treatment of dissenting creditors remain unresolved.

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Neutral coverage says the tribunal failed to issue a final order because the bench could not reach consensus. It reports a proposed repayment amount of about Rs 6.25 crore to Rs. 6.5 crore against admitted claims of roughly Rs 22,006 crore. The dispute is now before a larger bench. The main unresolved question is whether the plan can bind dissenting creditors.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: PSU Watch
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Subhash Chandra's Rs 6.25 crore repayment plan stalls as NCLT forms 5-member bench

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Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra’s personal repayment plan has stalled after three NCLT members failed to reach a consensus, leading to the formation of a five-member bench. Chandra has proposed paying Rs 6.25 crore against admitted claims of approximately Rs 22,006 crore arising from personal guarantees. The larger bench will examine the conflicting opinions to decide whether the plan should be approved and how it affects dissenting creditors.

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NCLT fails to reach final decision in Subhash Chandra insolvency case

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The National Company Law Tribunal failed to issue a final order in the personal insolvency case of Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra because a three-member bench could not reach a majority view. The proceedings involve creditor claims of approximately Rs 22,006.57 crore against a proposed repayment plan of around Rs 6.5 crore. The matter has been referred back due to differing opinions on whether the plan should bind dissenting creditors.