SC Appoints Administrator to Oversee Liquidation of Jaipur Udyog Ltd Assets; Declares Share Allotment to GDCL Group Illegal

The Supreme Court of India has disposed of a decade-long writ petition concerning the unpaid dues of thousands of workmen of Jaipur Udyog Ltd (JUL). In a significant reportable judgment, a Bench comprising Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Vijay Bishnoi appointed a former Chief Justice as a Court Administrator to oversee the verification of worker…

Council tax debt collection is changing. Here’s what it means

The changes come following campaigning from money guru Lewis, who has described the council tax debt recovery system as “grotesque”. “Council tax debt collection is so aggressive it’d make banks blush,” said Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert. “It’s the most vicious and damaging form of legal debt collection out there – causing counterproductive misery for millions.…

Hundreds of Solihull residents seek debt advice

A TOTAL of 292 Solihull residents have sought debt advice from the government’s Breathing Space scheme last year – according to debt advice charity National Debtline. And now it is urging more people to seek advice as the costs rise further and the impact of global events hits bills. Breathing Space – also known…