The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) declared on May 15, 2023 that physical filing of pleadings (appeals, interlocutory applications, reply and rejoinder) was no longer mandatory..The order specified that pleadings were being filed through an e-filing portal since January 4, 2021.In view of this, the filing of hard copies was no longer mandatory from May 15, 2023."The appeals, interlocutory applications, reply, rejoinder, etc. are being e-filed in NCLAT through e-filing portal from January 4, 2021. The competent authority has further directed that the filing of hard copies of appeals, interlocutory applications, reply, rejoinder, etc. shall not be mandatory with immediate effect," the order stated. .Chairperson of NCLAT, Justice Ashok Bhushan issued the order, which is to be made effective immediately from May 15, 2023. .[Read order]
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) declared on May 15, 2023 that physical filing of pleadings (appeals, interlocutory applications, reply and rejoinder) was no longer mandatory..The order specified that pleadings were being filed through an e-filing portal since January 4, 2021.In view of this, the filing of hard copies was no longer mandatory from May 15, 2023."The appeals, interlocutory applications, reply, rejoinder, etc. are being e-filed in NCLAT through e-filing portal from January 4, 2021. The competent authority has further directed that the filing of hard copies of appeals, interlocutory applications, reply, rejoinder, etc. shall not be mandatory with immediate effect," the order stated. .Chairperson of NCLAT, Justice Ashok Bhushan issued the order, which is to be made effective immediately from May 15, 2023. .[Read order]