CIRP Claim Reconciliation After 2026 Amendments: Creditor Proof and RP Decision File
By Ravi Sisodia · Reviewed by CA Divyanshu Sengar · Updated 5 October 2026
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- The creditor’s claim file should separate the amount claimed, amount admitted, security/priority position, contingent components and subsequent changes.
- IBBI made multiple CIRP amendments in 2026, including reforms following the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026; old claim checklists should therefore be checked against the current CIRP Regulations before use.
- Reconciliation is not merely form completion: the resolution professional must be able to trace the claim to contracts, ledgers, information-utility records, orders and other supporting evidence.
Freeze the regulatory version first
IBBI’s legal framework shows several 2026 CIRP amendments, including a February amendment and a June Third Amendment following the Code amendment legislation. A claim received in an ongoing process must therefore be handled using the regulation text applicable to that CIRP stage and date. Before relying on a precedent template, download the current consolidated CIRP Regulations and note the last amendment date in the internal case file.
Creditor-side claim pack
Start with the debt instrument or contract, invoices, account statements, default computation, security documents, guarantee documents, court/tribunal orders and information-utility record where available. Break principal, contractual interest, default interest, costs and contingent amounts into separate lines. If part of the claim arose after insolvency commencement, mark it separately rather than blending it into the pre-CIRP debt.
RP-side reconciliation
Create a three-column decision sheet: claimed, independently verified, and admitted/contingent/not admitted. For each difference, record the reason and evidence. Cross-check the corporate debtor’s books and bank records, information utility data and creditor documents. Related-party status, security interest, assignment history and limitation can affect treatment even where the arithmetic amount is not disputed.
Example
A financial creditor files ₹12.8 crore: ₹10 crore principal, ₹2.3 crore interest and ₹50 lakh enforcement cost. The corporate debtor’s ledger shows ₹10 crore principal but only ₹1.9 crore accrued interest. The RP should not simply choose one total. Reconcile the interest period and rate, verify whether enforcement cost is contractually and legally claimable in the CIRP, and record the status of the ₹40 lakh difference with supporting documents.
Communication discipline
Where additional documents are requested, identify the precise gap rather than sending a generic deficiency mail. Where a claim is partly admitted, communicate the break-up and preserve the basis for revision if new evidence emerges. Creditors should likewise maintain one controlled claim version so later supplements do not create contradictory totals.
What the 2026 refresh should change
Replace legacy references to superseded forms or filing routes; use the current IBBI forms circular where applicable; link the claim analysis to the current regulation text; and make clear whether a point comes from the Code, regulations, circular or a judicial order. Do not describe a discussion paper as an operative rule.
Questions readers commonly ask
Should a creditor submit one lump-sum figure?
No. Principal, interest, costs and contingent components should be separately supported.
Can an RP revise an admitted claim?
The current CIRP framework and facts should be checked; the case file should preserve the reason and evidence for any revision.
Why check the 2026 regulation version?
IBBI issued multiple CIRP amendments in 2026, so an older checklist may no longer reflect the operative process.
Is an information-utility record the only proof?
No single evidence type should be assumed sufficient for every claim; contracts, ledgers, orders and other records may also be relevant.
Official sources
- IBBI legal framework - CIRP Regulations and amendments - Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
- IBBI press releases - 2026 CIRP reforms - Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
- IBBI home / 25 Feb 2026 CIRP Amendment Regulations - Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
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