The default which has occurred when the notices were issued for drawing the proceedings under the SARFAESI Act, reckoning of the period of limitation prescribed under Article 137 the Limitation Act, since has been given a retrospective effect for the purposes of the proceeding under Section 7 or 9 of the IBC – Canara Bank Vs. DAAJ Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. – NCLAT Chennai

The Hon’ble NCLAT held that commission of a default consciously means, that it is an expression of default when it is realized and accepted by the Financial Creditor and accepted by the Corporate Debtor when the notices under Section 13 (2) of the SARFAESI Act was issued and accepted by the Corporate Debtor. The aspect of default as defined under Section 13 (2) of the SARFAESI Act was to be reckoned from the date notice is issued. It does not mean a debt when held or any part or instalment of the amount becomes due to be payable, but not paid.

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