Authority: National Company Law Tribunal Kochi Bench (Shri Vinay Goel, Member (Judicial) and Shri Ravichandran Ramasamy, Member (Technical))
Order Date: 09 June 2026
Case Overview
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Kochi Bench heard Company Appeal/4/KOB/2026 filed under Section 58(3) of the Companies Act read with Rule 70 of NCLT Rules. The case involves Shila John as appellant versus Wayanad Lagoons Aquatic Resort and Tourism Pvt Ltd and five others as respondents. Learned Counsel Mr. A C Venugopal appeared physically for the appellant, while Junior Technical Assistant Mr. Savy J Alapat appeared virtually for the Registrar of Companies (RoC).
The appellant's counsel filed an affidavit regarding compliance with directions for publication of notice in two newspapers as required under Rule 35 of the NCLT Rules, 2016. The tribunal noted this affidavit was taken on record. However, the registry identified defects in the affidavit of service that need to be addressed.
Final Outcome
The NCLT Kochi Bench directed the appellant's counsel to cure the defects in the affidavit of service as pointed out by the registry within two working days. The case was adjourned to 18 June 2026 for further proceedings.
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