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Homebuyers of 129 Projects Should Contact IRPs, Not UP-RERA

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) has released a public advisory following the admission of 129 real estate projects from 14 developers into the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) from January 2024 to the present. As insolvency proceedings commence, UP-RERA has instructed affected homebuyers to submit their claims exclusively to the appointed Insolvency Resolution Professionals (IRPs) for each project, as per the guidelines of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). RERA jurisdiction suspended during moratorium UP-RERA stated that once a project enters the CIRP, a moratorium under section 14…

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CCI Approves Vedanta’s Bid for Jaiprakash Associates

NEW DELHI: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) announced on Tuesday that it has granted in-principle approval for mining giant Vedanta’s proposal to acquire the financially troubled Jaiprakash Associates, contingent upon winning the ongoing insolvency auction. Besides Vedanta, the CCI has also approved acquisition proposals from Jindal Power, PNC Infratech, Adani Group, and Dalmia Bharat for Jaiprakash Associates. “The proposed transaction involves the acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) by Vedanta Ltd (the acquirer) as part of a corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016,” stated the regulator in an official release. The CCI confirmed…

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CCI Approves PNC Infratech’s Bid for Jaiprakash Associates

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content you provided: — NEW DELHI: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) announced on Tuesday that it has granted initial approval for PNC Infratech’s proposal to acquire the financially troubled Jaiprakash Associates, contingent upon winning the ongoing insolvency bid. The proposal involves PNC Infratech acquiring between 95% to 100% of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), either directly or through a wholly-owned subsidiary that may be established for this purpose. The CCI confirmed the acquisition’s approval via a post on X, stating, “Commission approves proposed acquisition of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd by PNC Infratech Ltd.” In…

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NCLAT Upholds Order to Recall Logix Infra Insolvency Case

NEW DELHI: The NCLAT has affirmed the National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT) decision to rescind its earlier ruling regarding an insolvency case against Logix Infrastructure, labeling the debt claim as “fraudulent” and “malicious”. A two-member NCLAT bench noted that the plea for the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against Logix, which is developing the Blossom County project in Noida Sector 137, is grounded in collusion and lacks integrity. “Given the facts of this case, we see no errors in the NCLT’s orders allowing the Section 65 application from the Respondents. Thus, reversing Section 7 proceedings does not constitute a review…

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Vedanta Wins ₹17,000 Crore Bid for Jaiprakash Associates

NEW DELHI: Mining giant Vedanta has outbid Gautam Adani’s Group to acquire the financially troubled Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) for Rs 17,000 crore, as reported by sources. This bid equates to an estimated net present value (NPV) of Rs 12,505 crore for JAL. JAL operates in various sectors including real estate, cement, power, hotels, and road construction, but it has been subjected to insolvency proceedings following loan payment defaults. The creditors of JAL initiated a competitive bidding process for the company’s sale under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). While several parties expressed interest, only Vedanta and Adani Group placed firm…

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NCLAT Approves Insolvency Proceedings for Supertech Realtors

NEW DELHI: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has authorized the start of insolvency proceedings against Supertech Realtors, the developer behind the Supernova project, which consists of residential apartments, offices, retail spaces, and a luxury hotel. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Appellate Tribunal upheld a previous order from the Delhi bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that, on June 12, 2024, initiated the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) in response to a petition from the Bank of Maharashtra, citing defaults. A two-member NCLAT panel noted that the revised settlement proposal from Ram Kishore Arora, the promoter, had not…

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Adani Group seeks approval to acquire Jaiprakash Associates

NEW DELHI: The Adani Group, led by billionaire Gautam Adani, has requested the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for approval to acquire Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL). This move follows an unconditional bid made by the Adani Group for the financially troubled JAL, currently undergoing a corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP). The notice submitted to the CCI states, “The proposed acquisition pertains to owning up to 100% of the shareholding in Jaiprakash Associates Ltd by Adani Enterprises Ltd and Adani Infrastructure and Developers Pvt Ltd or any related entity within the Adani Group.” Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) is the leading company…

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Oberoi Realty Consortium Secures Hotel Horizon for ₹919 Crore

NEW DELHI: Oberoi Realty, in collaboration with Shree Naman Developers and JM Financial Properties and Holdings, has been chosen as the successful bidder for Hotel Horizon (HHPL), a company currently undergoing insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016. The committee of creditors (CoC) has issued a letter of intent (LoI) approving the consortium’s resolution plan. According to the plan, the consortium will make a payment of ₹919 crore to HHPL’s creditors as a full and final settlement, including the costs associated with the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). Founded in 2004, HHPL owns a sea-facing land parcel…