# In the matter of McLeod Russel India Ltd. Item No. 108 TP-38-2020

> NCLT judgment dated 2020-09-10. Citation: TCN-2020-NCLT-00650. The case involves a transfer application moved by the petitioner based on an order passed by…

- **Court:** NCLT
- **Order date:** 10 Sept 2020
- **Citation:** TCN-2020-NCLT-00650
- **Category:** IBC
- **Source page:** https://caseease.in/cases/ibc/nclt-chandigarh/mcleod-russel-india-ltd-item-no-108-tp-38-2020-cddd1193

## Summary

### Background

The case involves a transfer application moved by the petitioner based on an order passed by the Hon'ble NCLAT on 03.03.2020. The Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) application, CP (IB)-1071/2019, was initially filed on 08.07.2019 before the Kolkata NCLT.

## Facts

Techno Electric & Engineering Co. Ltd. filed a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) application, CP (IB)-1071/2019, against McLeod Russel India Ltd. The application was initially filed on 08.07.2019 before the Kolkata NCLT. Subsequently, the Hon'ble NCLAT passed an order on 03.03.2020. Due to a shortage of members at the Kolkata NCLT, a transfer application was moved by the petitioner. The NCLT then ordered the transfer of the case to Bench V of the NCLT in New Delhi, with a direction to list it on 20.10.2020.

## Issues and analysis

### Issue 1: Whether the transfer of a case from one NCLT bench to another is permissible due to administrative …

**Ratio:** The NCLT has the authority to transfer cases between benches to ensure efficient case

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**Reasoning:** The court reasoned that the transfer was necessary due to the shortage of members at the

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**Interpretation:** This interpretation allows for flexibility in case management, enabling the

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**Application:** In this specific case, the ratio and reasoning are applied to justify the

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## Parties

- **Judges:** SH. B.S.V.…; Sh. Hemant Kumar…
- **Appellants:** Techno Electric &…
- **Respondents:** McLeod Russel…

## Timeline

- **2019-07-08 — Filing of CP (IB)-1071/2…**: CP (IB)-1071/2019 was…
- **2020-03-03 — NCLAT Or…**: Order passed by Hon'ble…

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