Who is a Resolution Professional?
A Resolution Professional is an insolvency professional appointed or confirmed by the Committee of Creditors to manage the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process and conduct the resolution process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
What are the main duties of a Resolution Professional?
The main duties include managing the corporate debtor as a going concern, conducting CoC meetings, managing claims, inviting resolution plans, coordinating valuation, filing reports, and ensuring compliance with IBC timelines.
How is a Resolution Professional appointed?
The Committee of Creditors may approve the Interim Resolution Professional to continue as the Resolution Professional or may appoint another insolvency professional, subject to the provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
Does the Resolution Professional manage the company?
Yes, during CIRP, the Resolution Professional manages the affairs of the corporate debtor and is responsible for preserving its assets and running it as a going concern wherever possible.
What is the role of RP in resolution plans?
The RP invites resolution applicants, shares the information memorandum, receives resolution plans, checks compliance requirements, places eligible plans before the Committee of Creditors, and supports the approval process.
What records does a Resolution Professional maintain?
The RP maintains claim records, creditor lists, CoC meeting notices, minutes, voting results, valuation records, process documents, statutory filings, communication records, and resolution plan documents.
Can a Resolution Professional support liquidation if resolution fails?
If no resolution plan is approved within the prescribed timeline or the CoC decides liquidation, the RP may support the transition process as per the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and NCLT directions.