In order to unclog NCLT, which has been facing criticism over delays, the government plans to add new benches to exclusively hear cases filed under the Companies Act, 2013.
Meanwhile, banks that have lent to Essar Steel said they are watching the performance of the company and if the pace of repayment is slack then they would insist on stake sale rather than restructuring of loans.
The government is also ready with the draft DRT (Debts Recovery Tribunal) Bill amendments, which will be tabled in the Parliament post Cabinet nod
By: Krishnayan Sen, VERUS Advocates