# The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, Rule 10.72: Appointment by the Secretary of State


(1) This rule applies where the official receiver—
(a) refers the need for an appointment of a trustee to the Secretary of State under section 300(4) ; or
(b) applies to the Secretary of State under section 296 to make the appointment.
(2) If the Secretary of State makes an appointment the Secretary of State must deliver a copy of the certificate of appointment to the official receiver, who must deliver it to the person appointed.
(3) The certificate must specify the date from which the trustee's appointment is to be effective.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1024/rule/10.72 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-england-and-wales-rules-2016/rule-10.72
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