NCLT sets a uniform order for cause lists: IBC admissions and resolution plans first, no “revised” lists after publication
Administrative instructions issued for all Benches prescribe the sequence in which matters are listed, carry forward unheard supplementary matters to the next working day, and require a registered matter to be listed ordinarily within three working days.
In 30 seconds
- Older pending matters within each statutory category are listed first.
- IBC admission matters and applications for approval of resolution plans go to the top of the cause list.
- After a regular cause list is published there is no revised list — only supplementary lists, deletion notes and corrigenda.
- Fresh filings go through single-stage scrutiny; matters with objections needing a judicial decision are registered “With Defects”.
हिंदी में सार
NCLT ने सभी बेंचों के लिए cause list की एक समान व्यवस्था लागू की है। IBC के admission मामले और resolution plan की मंज़ूरी के आवेदन सूची में सबसे ऊपर रहेंगे, और हर श्रेणी में पुराने मामले पहले लगेंगे। सूची छपने के बाद “revised” सूची नहीं आएगी — सिर्फ supplementary सूची, deletion note और corrigendum। रजिस्टर हुआ मामला सामान्यतः तीन कार्य-दिवस में सूचीबद्ध होगा।
What the framework does
The National Company Law Tribunal has issued administrative instructions for uniform Registry practice and structured management of cause lists across all its Benches. The press release says they were framed after consultation with members of the Bar.
How matters will be listed
- Matters are listed in a prescribed sequence under the statutory categories, older pending matters first.
- Admission matters under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and applications for approval of resolution plans figure at the top.
- Designated days stay — but IBC matters may be listed on Companies Act days where required, and the other way round.
- The Bench keeps its discretion to specially direct the listing of any matter.
After the list is out
- Matters in the supplementary cause list that are not taken up are ordinarily carried forward to the supplementary list of the next working day.
- No revised cause list is issued. Additions go into supplementary cause lists, deletions into deletion notes and corrections into corrigenda.
- A registered matter is to be listed at the earliest opportunity and ordinarily not later than three working days from the date of marking to the Court.
In the courtroom
Standard Mentioning, Adjournment and Appearance Slips are introduced. Counsel and authorised representatives appearing by video conferencing can submit Appearance Slips electronically. The circular annexed to the press release also carries filing checklists, including for petitions under sections 7 and 9 of the IBC.
Published 13 August 2026. Updated 2 October 2026. This report is for general information and is not professional advice. Read the source document before acting on it.