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Commencement of CIRP

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What event triggers the commencement of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP)?

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CIRP commences when a competent adjudicating authority (NCLT) admits an application filed by a financial creditor, operational creditor, or the corporate debtor itself.

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What is the minimum default amount required to file a CIRP application as per the MCA notification dated 24.03.2020?

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₹1,00,00,000 (one crore rupees) is the minimum default threshold.

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Which authority is empowered to admit or reject a CIRP application under the IBC 2016?

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The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is the adjudicating authority empowered to admit or reject a CIRP application under the IBC 2016.

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Under Section 14 of IBC, what happens to suits and decrees against a corporate debtor during moratorium?

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Institution or continuation of suits and execution of decrees is prohibited.

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What is the minimum default threshold for a financial creditor to file a CIRP application against a corporate debtor?

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A financial creditor can file a CIRP application only if the minimum amount of default is rupees one crore or more.

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What is the maximum duration of CIRP including the permissible extension under Section 12?

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270 days (180 days plus 90-day extension).

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What moratorium is imposed immediately upon admission of a CIRP application under Section 14 of IBC?

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Section 14 declares a moratorium prohibiting institution or continuation of suits, execution of any judgment/decree/order, and any attachment or recovery action against the corporate debtor's property.

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What is the mandatory outer time limit for CIRP completion including litigation time under IBC?

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330 days including extensions and time taken in legal proceedings.

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