Hyderabad, August 22: Telangana showcased faster resolution of delayed payment disputes involving Micro and Small Enterprises at a Parishrama Adalat Conclave in Hyderabad on Friday.
The Commissionerate of Industries organised the conclave with the Ministry of MSME, MSME DFO Hyderabad and the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The event focused on delayed payments and Online Dispute Resolution for MSEs.
The programme brought together government agencies, MSE Facilitation Councils, alternative dispute resolution institutions, financial institutions, TReDS platforms and industry representatives. The participants discussed ways to make dispute resolution faster and more accessible.
Six MSE Facilitation Councils from Telangana participated in the programme. They represented Ranga Reddy, Medchal Malkajgiri, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, Sangareddy, Hanumakonda and Karimnagar districts.
The councils resolved several pending applications through structured conciliation and other statutory mechanisms. Overall, 65 cases involving ₹8.29 crore were taken up through conciliation, ODR and Samadhaan mechanisms.
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The outcomes included 10 cheque releases worth ₹1.40 crore. Officials also resolved 26 ODR cases involving ₹89 lakh. In addition, 29 Samadhaan cases involving ₹6 crore reached resolution.
The organisers said the cheque releases and resolution orders showed the practical impact of institutional intervention. Faster settlements can help enterprises recover working capital and continue their operations.
Delayed payments can create serious pressure for small businesses. They can affect wages, procurement, statutory payments and the ability to accept new orders. Moreover, prolonged disputes can damage commercial relationships.
Therefore, conciliation and ODR mechanisms aim to provide a structured route for resolving payment disputes. These systems can help enterprises pursue legitimate dues while allowing business relationships to continue where possible.
Eight entrepreneurs shared their experiences at the conclave. Their accounts highlighted the role of timely intervention in resolving delayed payment disputes.
The programme also released an ODR Success Stories publication. Organisers screened an awareness and success video on online dispute resolution.
Ankita Pandey, Director, RAMP, Ministry of MSME, attended the event as chief guest. She highlighted efforts under RAMP to strengthen the MSME ecosystem and promote faster dispute resolution.
J. Nikhil Chakravarthi, IAS and Additional Secretary, Commissioner of Industries, Telangana, highlighted the state’s focus on improving ease of doing business. He described structured conciliation as an important tool for addressing payment grievances.
C. S. S. Rao, Joint Director and Head of Office, MSME DFO Hyderabad, stressed awareness among MSMEs. He also urged enterprises to file delayed payment claims on time.
A. J. Jawad, CEO and Registrar of IAMC Hyderabad, highlighted mediation, arbitration and ODR. He said these mechanisms can reduce the time and cost involved in dispute resolution.
The conclave also witnessed the signing of MoUs with the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority and TReDS partners M1 Exchange, RXIL and KredX.
These partnerships aim to improve coordinated outreach among enterprises. They also seek to increase awareness of formal financial and payment mechanisms.
The initiative brings government support, statutory mechanisms, digital dispute resolution, financial institutions and industry bodies into one ecosystem. Ultimately, Telangana aims to help MSEs recover dues faster, protect working capital and reduce dispute related costs.
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