Resolution Professional can reject the claim based on the records and audited books of accounts – M/s. Pani Trading Corporation Vs. Mr. Jagadishchandra B Mistri – NCLT Ahmedabad Bench
The present application is filed against the rejection of the claim of the applicant by the Resolution Professional (RP). There is no written loan agreement between the applicant and the Corporate Debtor. The applicant had explained that the claim was based on ledger account. It has been held by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case of Swiss Ribbons Pvt. Ltd. & Another vs. Union of India & Ors. (2019) ibclaw.in 03 SC that Resolution Professional is given administrative as opposed to quasi-judicial powers. Resolution Professional had rejected the claim of the applicant based on the records and audited books of accounts and his action in doing so cannot be faulted with. As sequel to the above discussion, application is rejected and disposed of.