National Company Law Tribunal Rules, 2016

This Manual on the National Company Law Tribunal Rules, 2016 is a single-volume, practitioner-oriented guide that turns tribunal procedure into actionable steps. It reproduces the full NCLT Rules (as notified) and annotates them with plain-language explanations, bench-practice notes and cross-references to relevant Companies Act provisions and IBC/insolvency rules where applicable. Dedicated chapters cover petition types (CP/IB insolvency petitions, oppression & mismanagement, schemes of arrangement, rectification, recovery), interlocutory applications, evidence, pleadings, service and hearings, timelines for listing, and appeal routes to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). Each procedural section includes model petitions and affidavits, an indexed forms directory, checklists for registry filings and tips to reduce procedural defects that commonly delay admission. The manual also summarises important amendments and key judicial clarifications that affect Tribunal practice, and provides a quick-reference flowchart for the petition → hearing → order → appeal lifecycle. Designed for daily desk use and exam revision, this volume equips practitioners and students with the tools to draft, file and follow up on NCLT matters effectively.