in terms of the assignment agreement dated 17.09.2009 with UCO Bank. They paid a consideration of Rs.55,00,000/-. TGP accepts that they had received payment of more than Rs. 2,99,12,461/-. However, this is not to state that TGP is not entitled to amounts as certified by the Official Liquidator in his letter of acceptance dated 18.08.2011 admitting their claim of Rs.48,18,87,859/- as ordinary/preferential and Rs. 127,96,66,859/- as an unsecured preferential creditor. Payment to TGP, the assignee, who has acquired rights post the Civil Appeals a/o. SLP (C) Nos.7315-7316 of 2021 Page 12 of 14liquidation of BPMEL, will be paid as per law, in accordance with the Companies Act, 1956. 35. We are also conscious that the workers' dues are pending. During the course of the hearing, an appearance was made on behalf of 57 workers and it is stated that they have received payment of Rs.99,00,000/- of the admitted amount of Rs.3,00,00,000/-. The workers are also entitled to interest on the unpaid