# Sanjay Pandurang Kalate vs. Jayesh Natvarlal Sanghrajka, Resolution Professional of Envirant Developers Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.

> NCLAT judgment dated 21 Apr 2026. Citation: TCN-2026-NCLAT-00132. The appellant, Sanjay Pandurang Kalate, a Suspended Director of Envirant Developers Pvt.…

- **Court:** NCLAT
- **Order date:** 21 Apr 2026
- **Citation:** TCN-2026-NCLAT-00132
- **Category:** IBC
- **Source page:** https://caseease.in/cases/ibc/nclat-new-delhi/sanjay-pandurang-kalate-vs-jayesh-natvarlal-sanghrajka-resolution-professional-o-f476bfe5

## Summary

### Background

The appellant, Sanjay Pandurang Kalate, a Suspended Director of Envirant Developers Pvt. Ltd. (Corporate Debtor), filed Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 148 of 2026 challenging the Adjudicating Authority's order dated 25.06.2025, which approved a Resolution Plan. The Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against the Corporate Debtor had commenced on 19.05.2023. The appellant had previously challenged the CIRP admission order, which was dismissed. Later, following Supreme Court orders, the appellant was granted liberty to approach the Adjudicating Authority afresh regarding allegations of collusion, leading to the filing of IA No.3960 of 2024. The Resolution Plan in question was approved by the Committee of Creditors with 100% vote share, and subsequently

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## Facts

The Appellant, Sanjay Pandurang Kalate, is a Suspended Director of Envirant Developers Pvt. Ltd., the Corporate Debtor.

Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against Envirant Developers Pvt. Ltd. commenced on 19.05.2023.

The Appellant previously filed Company Appeal (AT) (Ins.) No.742 of 2023 challenging the CIRP admission order, which was dismissed on 05.10.2023.

The Appellant filed IA No.2002 of 2023 before the Adjudicating Authority, alleging collusion in the insolvency petition.

Under orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court, the Company Appeal (AT) (Ins.) No.1209 of 2023 was heard, and the NCLAT set aside the Adjudicating Authority's orders, granting liberty to the Appellant to approach the Adjudicating Authority afresh.

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## Issues and analysis

### Issue 1: Whether the appellant has provided sufficient explanation for the inordinate delay of 136 days in …

**Ratio:** While the principle of 'sufficient cause' for condonation of delay in refiling an appeal

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**Reasoning:** The NCLAT considered the appellant's reasons for delay, including logistical difficulties

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**Interpretation:** The phrase 'sufficient cause' implies a reasonable and justifiable ground for

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**Application:** In this case, the NCLAT applied the principle by scrutinizing the appellant's

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## Parties

- **Judges:** Ashok Bh…; Indevar P…
- **Appellants:** Sanjay Pandurang…
- **Respondents:** Envirant Developer…; Jayesh Natvarlal…; +1 more
- **Other parties:** Condonation of…; Refiling…; +5 more

## Timeline

- **19.05.2023 — CIRP Commen…**: Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against Envirant Developers Pvt. Ltd.…
- **05.10.2023 — Dismissal of Prior…**: Company Appeal (AT) (Ins.) No.742 of 2023, challenging the CIRP admission order, was…

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