In 2016, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs released the NCLT Rules and NCLAT Rules, following the formation of the NCLT and the NCLAT. It outlines the steps for submitting an appeal to both Tribunals. The following criteria must be met in order to file an appeal with The National Company Law Tribunal-
• The filing paperwork must be in English. An English translation must be filed if the document is in another language.
• Legal- paper should be used for the typewritten and double-spaced papers, with top, right, and left margins of 4 cm, 2.5 cm, and 5 cm, respectively.
• In a paper book format, the document should be properly paginated and indexed.
• Every appeal must be submitted in three copies.
• An index detailing the information and the fee paid should be included in each document in three copies.
• The opposing party shall receive a copy of the appeal.
• Additionally, a certified true copy of the resolution granting permission to sign, verify, and implement on the company's behalf must be enclosed.
• The notification of admission in Form NCLT-2 must be submitted with an appeal in Form NCLT-1.
• The Proceeding Tile and Heading must be in Form No. NCLT-4.
• The petition or application must be verified by an affidavit in accordance with Form No. NCLT.6.
• The motion must be submitted using Form No. NCLT.3
• The opposite party must get notice in accordance with Form No. NCLT.5
• An advertising regarding the petition or application must be published in an English-language and regional newspaper using Form No. NCLT.3A. If the advertisement is run, it must be posted on the company’s website.
• An individual must file a vakalatnama (memorandum of appearance) in Form No. NCLT.12 in order to make an appearance, either in person or through a designated representative.
• Until and unless his name is entered in the Register of Interns, the authorized representative's interns lack the authority to appear before the Tribunal. The authorized representative must submit Form NCLT.10 with the application for intern registration.
• Rules 66 through 88 outline a unique process that must be followed when submitting an application under specific circumstances. These comprise the application's contents, annexure-list B's accompanying documents, and the application's advertisement.
• Within two years, the application for the final order's rectification must be submitted using Form No. NCLT.9.
• Within 30 days, the certified copy of the NCLT order must be filed with the ROC in Form No. INC-28 together with fees of Rs. 500.