The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has directed a corporate debtor to pay dues to an operational creditor. The operational creditor had filed a petition before the NCLT, claiming that the corporate debtor had failed to pay dues of approximately Rs 1 crore. The NCLT has observed that the corporate debtor had admitted to the debt and that there was no dispute regarding the amount due. The tribunal has directed the corporate debtor to pay the dues to the operational creditor within a specified timeframe. This order is significant as it highlights the importance of paying dues to operational creditors. The NCLT's decision is also a relief for the operational creditor, who had been struggling to recover the dues from the corporate debtor. The tribunal's emphasis on paying dues to operational creditors is expected to ensure that corporate debtors take their obligations to operational creditors seriously. The order is likely to have implications for other corporate debtors, who will have to ensure that they pay dues to operational creditors in a timely manner. The NCLT's decision is also a reminder to corporate debtors to prioritize their payments to operational creditors. The order is subject to appeal before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), although the NCLT's decision is likely to be a significant factor in any future proceedings. The NCLT has also directed the corporate debtor to pay interest on the dues at a rate of 12% per annum. The tribunal has observed that the corporate debtor had delayed payment of the dues and that the operational creditor was entitled to interest on the amount due.