The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) is the bankruptcy law of India which seeks to consolidate the existing framework by creating a single law for insolvency and bankruptcy. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015 was introduced in LokSabha in December 2015. It was passed by LokSabha on 5 May 2016. The Code received the assent of the President of India on 28 May 2016.. The bankruptcy code is a one-stop solution for resolving insolvencies which at present is a long process and does not offer an economically viable arrangement. The code will be able to protect the interests of small investors and make the process of doing business a less cumbersome process
Insolvency professionals: The insolvency process will be managed by Insolvency professionals. These professionals will also control the assets of the debtor during the insolvency process.
These insolvency professionals are qualified in various professions like Company Secretaryship, Cost Accountancy, Chartered Accountants, Advocates etc.
An indicative list of functions carried out by a company secretary as a professional has been entailed below:-
Provide advisory services to Insolvency professionals:-
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