I am an operational creditor (supplier/employee) in a CIRP. My claim was rejected by the Resolution Professional. Can RTI help?

RTI to IBBI can establish the regulatory framework applicable to your situation, but cannot override the RP's claim admission decision directly. Through RTI, you can obtain: (1) the IBBI Regulations governing the duties of the RP in processing creditor claims — the process for admitting and rejecting claims, the requirement to give reasons, and the prescribed timeline; (2) whether IBBI has received complaints about this RP's claim admission process; (3) the total claims admitted vs. rejected in this CIRP as filed with IBBI. Armed with the regulatory basis, you can challenge the RP's rejection by: (a) filing an application before the NCLT under Section 60(5) of the IBC; (b) filing a complaint with the Insolvency Professional Agency (IPA) under which the RP is registered; (c) filing a complaint with IBBI directly. The RTI response confirming the regulatory obligation gives you the precise provision to cite in the NCLT application.

The CIRP of the company that owes me money is going on for years with no resolution. What can RTI establish?

The IBC prescribes a 180-day CIRP timeline, extendable by another 90 days (total 270 days) by the NCLT on application. A further extension up to 330 days (including litigation periods) may be available in some cases. Through RTI, ask for: (1) the date of CIRP commencement for [Corporate Debtor] as per IBBI's records and the prescribed timeline; (2) the number of extensions granted by NCLT and the reasons recorded; (3) whether the RP has filed all required compliance reports with IBBI during the CIRP. If the CIRP has gone beyond the statutory timeline without resolution, this is a ground for approaching the NCLT to direct expeditious completion or initiate liquidation. The RTI evidence of timeline non-compliance supports such an application.

The Insolvency Professional handling the CIRP seems to be mismanaging the process. How can I complain and how does RTI help?

IPs are regulated by IBBI and the Insolvency Professional Agencies (IPAs) — ICSI Insolvency Professionals Agency, IIIPI, or ICAI IPA. A complaint about IP misconduct can be filed directly with IBBI or the relevant IPA. Before filing, use RTI to obtain: (1) the IBBI (Insolvency Professionals) Regulations, 2016 and the specific duty the IP is alleged to have violated; (2) whether IBBI has already received complaints against this IP and the action taken; (3) the IP's registration status with IBBI — whether any disciplinary action has been taken previously. This establishes the regulatory standard the IP must meet and whether there is a pattern of misconduct, strengthening your complaint before IBBI or an IPA.

What is IBBI's role and what can it NOT tell me through RTI about an ongoing CIRP?

IBBI regulates the insolvency framework — it registers and disciplines Insolvency Professionals, issues Regulations and Circulars, and monitors compliance. IBBI is NOT a party to individual CIRP proceedings — the actual case is before the NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal), which is a court and not a public authority under RTI. IBBI can provide through RTI: the regulatory framework (IBC provisions, IBBI Regulations), the IP's registration status and disciplinary history, and aggregate compliance data for a CIRP. What IBBI cannot provide: confidential CoC deliberations, the contents of resolution plans under negotiation, Information Memoranda (commercially sensitive), or the details of NCLT orders (get those from NCLT directly). For NCLT orders in a specific case, visit the NCLT's website or the IBBI's CIRP information platform at ibbi.gov.in.

What if IBBI does not respond to my RTI within 30 days?

File a First Appeal under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) at IBBI within 30 days of the date of decision or expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. If the FAA's response is absent or unsatisfactory, file a Second Appeal with the Central Information Commission (CIC) under Section 19(3) within 90 days. IBBI is a statutory body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs — second appeal goes to the CIC.

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How to File RTI with IBBI for Insolvency Proceedings, Resolution Plan and IRP/RP Status

Step-by-step guide to file an RTI with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) for the status of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) proceedings, details of the approved resolution plan, action taken against Insolvency Professionals (IPs), IBBI regulatory framework and time limits, and Personal Insolvency / Bankruptcy proceedings. Includes a ready-to-use sample RTI draft.

Updated 24 May 2026

Quick Facts

MinistryMinistry of Corporate Affairs

Address RTI ToCPIO, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, New Delhi

Application Fee₹10 under RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. Free for BPL cardholders.

Response Time30 days from receipt (Section 7(1), RTI Act 2005). 48 hours if the matter involves life or liberty.

File Online Athttps://rtionline.gov.in

All information on this page is based on the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005) and the RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. First Appeal: Section 19(1). Second Appeal to CIC/SIC: Section 19(3).

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) is a statutory body established under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. IBBI regulates insolvency professionals, insolvency professional agencies, insolvency professional entities, and information utilities. It also monitors compliance with the IBC and its Regulations. IBBI is a public authority under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, 2005.

RTI to IBBI is most useful for creditors, homebuyers, employees, and other stakeholders in ongoing insolvency proceedings who need to understand the regulatory framework, track timeline compliance, or establish grounds for a complaint against an Insolvency Professional.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: Key Process Overview

Financial/Operational Creditor (or Corporate Debtor) files application
→ NCLT admits application → CIRP commencement date
→ IRP appointed → Public announcement → Claims invited
→ Committee of Creditors (CoC) constituted
→ RP appointed → Information Memorandum prepared
→ Resolution Plans invited → CoC approves plan (minimum 66% vote)
→ NCLT approves resolution plan
  OR
→ No plan approved within 180/270 days → Liquidation (Section 33)

IBBI regulates IPs and the framework. NCLT adjudicates the case. RTI to IBBI covers the regulatory side; for court orders, access NCLT's public portal.

What IBBI Can and Cannot Provide Through RTI

IBBI CAN provide:

The IP's registration status, qualification, and disciplinary history with IBBI
IBBI Regulations and Circulars governing CIRP, IP duties, creditor claims, and distributions
Compliance data filed by RPs with IBBI (publicly reported data from CIRP forms)
Action taken on complaints against IPs — concluded disciplinary proceedings
Aggregate CIRP statistics for a corporate debtor from publicly filed forms

IBBI MAY WITHHOLD:

Details of ongoing disciplinary proceedings against an IP — Section 8(1)(h)
Commercially sensitive contents of resolution plans under negotiation — Section 8(1)(d)
CoC deliberations and Information Memorandum — typically filed with NCLT, not IBBI

Key IBC Timelines RTI Can Verify

Stage	Prescribed Timeline
CIRP total duration	180 days (Section 12), extendable to 270 days by NCLT
Claims invitation	14 days from public announcement (Regulation 12)
Information Memorandum	Within 2 weeks of RP's appointment (Regulation 36)
Resolution plan submission	Before the deadline set by RP (usually within 30 days of IM)
NCLT approval of resolution plan	Within 30 days of CoC approval

If any of these timelines have been exceeded without NCLT extension, RTI establishes the breach.

Where to File

IBBI's office is in New Delhi. File on rtionline.gov.in:

Select Ministry of Corporate Affairs → Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)
Include the corporate debtor's name, CIN, and the IP's IBBI registration number where applicable
Pay ₹10 online. BPL cardholders are exempt
Submit and note your registration number

Also check ibbi.gov.in — IBBI publishes CIRP information, IP disciplinary orders, and all Regulations and Circulars publicly. RTI is most useful for information not yet published or for specific case compliance data.

What Specific Information Can You Ask For?

CIRP status and timeline:

CIRP commencement date for Corporate Debtor, CIN XXX as per IBBI records, and whether the 180/270-day timeline under Section 12 IBC has been complied with
Number of timeline extensions obtained from NCLT and reasons on record

Resolution plan and claims: 3. Total claims filed, admitted, and rejected in the CIRP of Corporate Debtor — by creditor category (financial / operational / other) 4. Whether a resolution plan has been approved by the CoC and submitted to NCLT for approval

IP registration and complaints: 5. Current registration status of IP Name, IBBI Reg. No. XXX — active, suspended, or cancelled 6. Whether IBBI has received complaints against IP Name — number, nature of allegations, and action taken/inquiry status

Regulatory framework: 7. Copy of relevant IBBI Regulation governing RP's duties in processing creditor claims and the prescribed timeline 8. IBBI Circular on distribution of proceeds from resolution plans to operational creditors and homebuyers

Appeals

First Appeal (Section 19(1)): File with the FAA at IBBI within 30 days of the date of decision or expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable.

Second Appeal (Section 19(3)): File with the Central Information Commission (CIC) within 90 days. IBBI is a Central Government statutory body — second appeal is CIC, not any State Information Commission.

Sample RTI Application Draft

To,
The Central Public Information Officer (CPIO),
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI),
7th Floor, Mayur Bhawan, Shankar Market,
Connaught Circus, New Delhi – 110001

Subject: Application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 — CIRP Status / Resolution Plan Details / Insolvency Professional Complaint

Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name / Authorised Representative of [Company / Creditor Name]], residing at / registered at [Address], submit this application under Section 6 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, to seek the following information:

Case / IP details (as applicable):
  Corporate Debtor Name: [Company Name] (CIN: [XXX])
  NCLT Bench: [e.g., NCLT Mumbai / NCLT Delhi]
  NCLT CP No.: [Company Petition No., if known]
  Insolvency Commencement Date: [DD/MM/YYYY, if known]
  Insolvency Resolution Professional (IRP) / Resolution Professional (RP) Name: [Name]
  IBBI Registration No. of IP: [IBBI Reg. No., if known]

Information sought:

1. The current status of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) initiated against [Corporate Debtor Name], CIN [XXX] — specifically:
   (a) The date of CIRP commencement as per IBBI's records;
   (b) Whether the 180/270-day CIRP timeline prescribed under Section 12 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) has been complied with;
   (c) Whether a resolution plan has been submitted to the Committee of Creditors (CoC) and whether it has been approved;
   (d) If no resolution plan was approved — whether liquidation proceedings have been initiated under Section 33 of the IBC.

2. Whether the Resolution Professional / IRP [Name], Registration No. [XXX], has been found to have committed any professional misconduct or regulatory violation in the conduct of the CIRP of [Corporate Debtor Name] or any other CIRP — and if so, the nature of the action taken by IBBI under the IBBI (Insolvency Professionals) Regulations, 2016.

3. A copy of the IBBI Circular / Regulation applicable to:
   (a) The duties of the Resolution Professional in preparing the Information Memorandum and running the resolution process;
   (b) The timeline for completing the CIRP and the procedure for seeking extension;
   (c) The duties of the RP towards individual creditors in making distributions from the resolution plan proceeds.

4. The total claims submitted by creditors in the CIRP of [Corporate Debtor Name], as per IBBI's records or the RP's filing with IBBI — categorised by financial creditors, operational creditors, and other creditors, and the amounts admitted vs. rejected.

5. Whether IBBI has received any complaint against [IP Name], Registration No. [XXX], and if yes — the number of complaints, the nature of the allegations, and the action taken or status of inquiry.

I am enclosing the application fee of Rs. 10 [via online payment; Reference No.: [Payment Ref]].

I request the above information within 30 days as required under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act, 2005.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Full Name]
[Your Complete Address]
Phone: [Your 10-digit Mobile Number]
Email: [[email protected]]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Replace all text in [square brackets] with your actual details before filing. Do not include the brackets in your submission.

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