The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI), through Circular No. IBBI/COMP/102/2026 dated June 3, 2026, has notified a standardized format for filing complaints under Regulation 3(3) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure) Regulations, 2017. The prescribed form requires complainants to provide detailed information, including their identity, contact details, particulars of the service provider or associated person against whom the complaint is made, and specifics of the alleged contravention of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, rules, regulations, guidelines, circulars, or directions. The form also mandates disclosure of the nature of the alleged misconduct, evidence supporting the complaint, details of loss or suffering caused, and the relief sought. Complainants must indicate whether the complaint is filed within 45 days of the cause of action, pay a fee of ₹2,500, and may request confidentiality of their identity. The circular aims to ensure uniformity, transparency, and efficiency in complaint processing.
INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY BOARD OF INDIA
7th Floor, Mayur Bhawan, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001
Circular No. IBBI/COMP/102/2026 Dated: 3rd June, 2026
To: All Registered Insolvency Professionals
All Recognised Insolvency Professional Entities
All Registered Insolvency Professional Agencies
(By mail to registered email addresses and on the website of the IBBI)
Dear Madam/Sir,
Subject: Format for filing complaint
1. Sub-regulation (3) of regulation (3) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure) Regulations, 2017 states that the Board shall notify a form for filing a complaint.
2. In exercise of the above provision, the format is enclosed at Annexure.
Sd/-
(Ravinder Maini)
Executive Director
Annexure
Form
[Under sub-regulation (3) of regulation (3) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Grievance and Complaint Handling Procedure) Regulations, 2017]
Date…………
To
Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Board of India (Write here the
address of the Board)
Dear Madam / Sir,
Subject: Complaint against [name of the service provider / associated person]
I, hereby submit a complaint against [name of the service provider / associated person]. The details of the same are set out as under:
| Sl. No. | Particulars | Description |
| 1 | Name of the complainant | |
| 2 | Identity of the complainant | Aadhaar No / CIN |
| 3 | Name of the authorised representative, if complaint is filed on behalf of the complainant | |
| 4 | Identity of the authorised representative | Aadhaar No. |
| 5 | Complete address for correspondence with complainant / authorised representative:
(Along with Email ID & Phone No.) |
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| 6 | Name of the service provider / its associated persons complained against | |
| 7 | Identity of the service provider | Aadhaar No / CIN (If known) |
| 8 | Complete address of the service provider (Along with Email ID & Phone No) | |
| 9 | Details of the alleged contravention of any provision of the Code or rules, regulations, or guidelines made thereunder or circulars or directions issued by the Board by a service provider or its associated persons. | Please quote the exact section, sub-section, rules, regulation, or clause, as the case may be. |
| 10 | Details of alleged conduct or activity of the service provider or its associated persons, along with date and place of such conduct or activity, which contravenes the provision of the law. | Please narrate details. |
| 11 | Details of suffering, whether pecuniary or otherwise, the complainant has undergone. |
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| 12 | How the conduct or activity of the service provider or its associated persons has caused the suffering of the complainant or to any other stakeholder. | |
| 13 | Details of evidence in support of alleged contravention. | |
| 14 | Does the complainant have a grievance? If so, how it may be redressed? | |
| 15 | Is complaint being filed within forty-five days of the occurrence of the cause of action for the complaint?
If not explain the reasons for delay. |
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| 16 | Whether the fee of Rs.2500 has been paid | Yes / No |
| 17 | The Bank account No. and details of the complainant to which the fee can be refunded | |
| 18 | Whether the complainant wishes to keep its identity confidential | Yes / No. |
| 19 | List of documents attached in support of the complaint: | a. Authorisation, if it is filed by an authorised representative;b. Demand draft for Rs.2500 / Online acknowledgement of credit of Rs.2500 to the account of the Board;c. d.. m. n. |
| 20 | Any other details in support of the complaint. |
Yours faithfully
Signature
Name of the Complainant / Authorised Representative
Verification
I,…………………………………. , the complainant / authorised representative of the complainant do hereby declare that what is stated above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Verified today, the …………………………… day of …………………….. , 20xx, at
Signature
Name of the Complainant / Authorised Representative
Date:
Place:
