Rule 16.3 Blank proxyC1

(1)

A “blank proxy” is a document which—

(a)

complies with the requirements in this rule; and

(b)

when completed with the details specified in paragraph (3) will be a proxy as described in rule 16.2.

F1(2)

A blank proxy must state that the creditor, member or contributory named in the document (when completed) appoints a person who is named or identified as the proxy-holder of the creditor, member or contributory.

(3)

The specified details are—

(a)

the name and address of the creditor, member or contributory;

(b)

either the name of the proxy-holder or the identification of the proxy-holder (e.g. the chair of the meeting or the official receiver); F2...

F3(c)

a statement that the proxy is either—

(i)

for a specific meeting, which is identified in the proxy, or

(ii)

a continuing proxy for the proceedings; and

(d)

if the proxy is for a specific meeting, instructions as to the extent to which the proxy holder is directed to vote in a particular way, to abstain or to propose any resolution.

F4(4)

When it is delivered, a blank proxy must not have inserted into it the name or description of any person as proxy-holder or as a nominee for the office-holder, or instructions as to how a person appointed as proxy-holder is to act.

(5)

A blank proxy must have a note to the effect that the proxy may be completed with the name of the person or the chair of the meeting who is to be proxy-holder.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Rule 16.3(2) substituted (6.4.2017) by The Insolvency (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2017 (S.I. 2017/366), rules 1, 40(a)
F2: Word in rule 16.3(3)(b) omitted (6.4.2017) by virtue of The Insolvency (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2017 (S.I. 2017/366), rules 1, 40(b)
F3: Rule 16.3(c)(d) substituted for rule 16.3(c) (6.4.2017) by The Insolvency (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2017 (S.I. 2017/366), rules 1, 40(c)
F4: Rule 16.3(4) substituted (8.12.2017) by The Insolvency (England and Wales) and Insolvency (Scotland) (Miscellaneous and Consequential Amendments) Rules 2017 (S.I. 2017/1115), rules 1(1), 10

Modifications

C1: Rules 16.1-16.7 applied (with modifications) (19.3.2024) by The Water Industry (Special Administration) (England and Wales) Rules 2024 (S.I. 2024/229), rules 1, 5, 138, 139, Sch. (with rule 2(2))

Notes on Part 16

Modifications

C1: Pt. 16 applied (with modifications) (5.7.2018) by The Housing Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2018 (S.I. 2018/719), rules 1.1, 3.29 (with rule 1.2)
C2: Pt. 16 applied (with modifications) (31.1.2019) by The Education Administration Rules 2018 (S.I. 2018/1135), rules 1, 3.29 (with rule 1.2)
C3: Pt. 16 applied in part (temp.) (26.6.2020) by Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (c. 12), s. 49(1), Sch. 4 para. 23(1)(b) (with ss. 2(2), 5(2), Sch. 4 para. 12)
C4: Pt. 16 applied (temp.) (26.6.2020) by Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (c. 12), s. 49(1), Sch. 4 para. 41(b) (with ss. 2(2), 5(2), Sch. 4 para. 12)
C5: Pt. 16 applied in part (with modifications) (30.9.2021) by S.I. 2014/229, art. 2(2A), Sch. 1A paras. 1(4)(5), 11(1)(b), 29(b), 38 (as inserted by The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies (Administration) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/1048), arts. 1(1), 2)
C6: Pt. 16 applied (with modifications) (18.7.2023) by The Relevant Licensee Nuclear Company Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/712), rules 1(2)(a), 30, 33 (with rule 2)
C7: Pt. 16 applied (with modifications) (19.11.2025) by The Carbon Dioxide Transport and Storage (Licensed Operators) Administration (England and Wales) Rules 2025 (S.I. 2025/1135), rules 1(2)(a), 30, 33 (with rule 2(1))