IBBI Regulation 17B: Personal Guarantor Repayment Plan Rule
Why in the news
IBBI added Regulation 17B to make personal guarantors accountable and avoid resolution delays.
Key facts
- If no plan comes under Section 105, the RP applies to NCLT with creditors’ approval, reports the non-submission and seeks directions.
- Fills a gap: older rules were silent on this situation.
- NCLT may issue time-bound directions or start bankruptcy proceedings.
Legal timeline
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Guarantor framework | Effective December 2019; runs alongside CIRP |
| Supreme Court | 2021 ruling validated coverage under IBC |
| Regulation 17A | 2024; presumes plan submission, presented at creditors’ meetings |
Exam angle
- Regulation 17B (IBBI) and Section 105.