Background
One of the acknowledged parties in the Indonesia Bankruptcy proceeding is the Committee of Creditors (“Committee of Creditors”). Committee of Creditors is the party who represents the Creditors. Therefore, Committee of Creditors shall fight for their legal interest.
The Committee of Creditors
There are two types of Committee of Creditors presented in Indonesian Bankruptcy Law, such as:
1. Temporary Committee of Creditors
Under Article 79 of Law Number 37 of 2004 on Bankruptcy and Postponement of Debt Payment, it is stated that in terms of bankruptcy decision, the Court may form a temporary committee of creditors. These committee comprises of 3 (three) people which is chosen from the acknowledged creditors with the intention to give advice to the receiver.
The acknowledged creditors are the creditor who has already registered themselves to be verified.
The appointed creditors may delegate their works in the committee to other party.
2. Permanent Committee of Creditors
After the verification of debt has been completed, the Supervisory Judge is obligated to offer to creditor to form a permanent committee of creditor. In implementing their obligations, Committee of Creditors is entitled to request the entire documents related to bankruptcy and give advice to the receiver.
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