Government company that Government company shall, on and from the date of such vesting, be deemed to have become the owner in relation to such undertakings, and all the rights and liabilities of the Central Government in relation to such undertakings shall, on and from the date of such vesting, be deemed to have become the rights and liabilities, respectively, of that Government company.” 9 For short, ‘BPMEL.’ 10 For short, ‘BIFR.’ Civil Appeals a/o. SLP (C) Nos.7315-7316 of 2021 Page 4 of 1415. UCO Bank had loaned and given financial assistance to BPMEL. Due to defaults and non-payments, UCO Bank filed a suit for recovery in 1991 which was transferred to the Debts Recovery Tribunal.11 The DRT, vide order dated 04.11.2003 ordered a recovery of a sum of Rs 1,92,12,957/- against BPMEL, and Rs. 2,16,13,312.35p. against both BPMEL and the Union of India. UCO Bank was entitled to realise interest at the rate of 19.5% on the certified amount from 08.05.1991 till realisation. 16. On