# In the matter of J. P. Engineers Pvt. Ltd. I.A-5274-2021 in (IB)-1048(ND)2019

> NCLT judgment dated 2022-01-07. Citation: TCN-2022-NCLT-04517. The case involves a dispute over the fees and expenses claimed by the Ex-Interim Resolution…

- **Court:** NCLT
- **Order date:** 7 Jan 2022
- **Citation:** TCN-2022-NCLT-04517
- **Category:** IBC
- **Source page:** https://caseease.in/cases/ibc/nclt-chandigarh/j-p-engineers-pvt-ltd-ia-5274-2021-in-ib-1048nd2019-63c8d142

## Summary

### Background

The case involves a dispute over the fees and expenses claimed by the Ex-Interim Resolution Professional (IRP). The Applicant, who is the Ex-IRP, has claimed his fee. The Ld. Counsel for the Applicant and the Ld. Counsel for the Committee of Creditors (CoC) were heard.

## Facts

Worldwide Metals Pvt. Ltd. filed an application/petition against J.P. Engineers Pvt Ltd. under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016. The Ex-IRP has claimed his fees, leading to a dispute. The court heard the counsels for the Applicant and the CoC. The core issue revolves around the determination and fixation of the Ex-IRP's fees and expenses. The court decided to refer the matter to the IBBI for examination and recommendations.

## Issues and analysis

### Issue 1: Whether the fees and expenses claimed by the Ex-IRP should be examined by the IBBI for appropriate …

**Ratio:** When there is a dispute regarding the fees and expenses of an Ex-IRP, the matter can be

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**Reasoning:** The court reasoned that referring the matter to the IBBI would provide an expert opinion

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**Interpretation:** This interpretation allows for an independent assessment of the Ex-IRP's fees

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**Application:** The court applied this principle by referring the matter to the IBBI to examine

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## Parties

- **Judges:** ABNI RANJAN KUMAR…; L. N. G…
- **Appellants:** Worldwide Metals…
- **Respondents:** J.P. Engineers…
- **Advocates:** Abhishek…; Aayu…

## Timeline

- **2022-01-07 — Order Del…**: Order delivered by the…
- **2022-02-22 — Matter L…**: The matter is listed…

## Legal provisions

- [Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Section 9 — Application for initiation of corporate insolvency…](https://caseease.in/legal-provisions/insolvency-and-bankruptcy-code-2016/section-9)

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