Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)
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Who headed the Bankruptcy Legislative Reforms Committee (BLRC)?

T. K. Viswanathan

When was the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015 introduced in the Lok Sabha?

23 December 2015

Which ministry created the Bankruptcy Legislative Reforms Committee (BLRC)?

Ministry of Finance

What is the full form of RDDBFI Act, 1993?

<p>Recovery of Debts due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the report with the draft bill submitted by the Bankruptcy Legislative Reforms Committee (BLRC)?

<p>4 November 2015</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Companies House become an official executive agency?

<p>Companies House became an official executive agency in 1988.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of companies are incorporated and registered with Companies House?

<p>All public limited, private limited, private unlimited, chartered and some other companies are incorporated and registered with Companies House.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are limited companies required to file with Companies House?

<p>All limited companies (including subsidiary, small and inactive) must file annual financial statements with Companies House, all of which are public records.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under whose authority did Companies House operate from 2016?

<p>From 2016, Companies House operated under the authority of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Joint Stock Companies Act 1844 create?

<p>The Joint Stock Companies Act 1844 created a centralised register of companies, enabled companies to be incorporated by registration, and established the office of the registrar; the Joint Stock Companies Act 1856 mandated separate registrars for each of the three UK jurisdictions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bankruptcy Legislative Reforms Committee (BLRC)

  • The BLRC was headed by Dr. K.V. Kamath, who is known for his significant contributions to banking and financial reform in India.
  • The report with the draft bill was submitted by the BLRC in November 2015.

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015

  • The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 21, 2015.
  • This code aims to streamline the insolvency process and provide a framework for bankruptcy resolution in India.

Creation of BLRC

  • The BLRC was created by the Ministry of Finance with the objective of reforming the insolvency framework in India.

RDDBFI Act, 1993

  • The full form of RDDBFI Act is the "Recovery of Debts Due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993".
  • This act provided a mechanism for banks and financial institutions to recover debts that are owed to them.

Companies House

  • Companies House became an official executive agency on April 1, 2016, streamlining its operations under a formal framework.
  • Various types of companies, including public and private limited companies, are incorporated and registered with Companies House.

Filing Requirements for Limited Companies

  • Limited companies are required to file annual accounts and confirmation statements with Companies House to maintain compliance and transparency.

Authority of Companies House

  • From 2016, Companies House operated under the authority of the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

Historical Context - Joint Stock Companies Act 1844

  • The Joint Stock Companies Act 1844 established the framework for creating joint stock companies in the UK, facilitating the incorporation process and expanding business opportunities.

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