Section 264: Implementation of scheme

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Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 264

Section 264 historically empowered the Tribunal to supervise and enforce the implementation of sanctioned revival schemes; omitted by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, its implementation framework is now exercised through Monitoring Committees and Section 60(5) of the IBC.

  • Tribunal Supervision over Scheme Execution: Conferred continuing jurisdiction on the NCLT to supervise the phased execution of the turnaround scheme and resolve implementation bottlenecks.
  • Mandatory Coercive Directions: Authorized the Tribunal to issue binding orders compelling compliance by financial institutions, government departments, and former management.
  • Evolution into IBC Monitoring Practice: Subsumed under Section 31(3) IBC and insolvency regulations, where implementation is managed by a Monitoring Agency with recourse to NCLT under Section 60(5).
Key Landmark Precedents:
  • Ebix Singapore Pte Ltd. v. Committee of Creditors of Educomp Solutions Ltd., (2022) 2 SCC 401: The Supreme Court held that approved revival plans are binding and enforceable statutory contracts that cannot be renegotiated or abandoned during implementation.
  • Sanjay Kumar Ruia v. Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd., 2020 SCC OnLine NCLAT 530: Affirmed the jurisdiction of the Tribunal to oversee plan implementation and resolve operational disputes between creditors and the resolution applicant.
  • Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation v. Reliance Infratel Ltd., 2022 SCC OnLine NCLAT 457: NCLAT upheld Tribunal powers to issue mandatory directions compelling municipal authorities to give effect to approved restructuring terms.
Courtroom Practice & Strategic Litigation Guidance:

If a third party, bank, or government body obstructs the handover of assets or refuses to release mortgages following plan approval, file an implementation application under Section 60(5) IBC before the NCLT seeking mandatory injunctions and coercive contempt directions against defaulting officials.