# The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, Rule 6.33: Application by former liquidator for release (section 173(2)(b))


(1) An application to the Secretary of State by a former liquidator for release under section 173(2)(b) must contain—
(a) identification and contact details for the former liquidator;
(b) identification details for the company;
(c) details of the circumstances under which the liquidator has ceased to act as liquidator;
(d) a statement that the former liquidator of the company is applying to the Secretary of State for a certificate of release as liquidator as a result of the circumstances specified in the application.
(2) The application must be authenticated and dated by the former liquidator.
(3) When the Secretary of State releases the former liquidator, the Secretary of State must certify the release and deliver the certificate to the former liquidator whose release is effective from the date of the certificate or such other date as the certificate specifies.
(4) The Secretary of State must deliver a notice of the release to the registrar of companies.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/1024/rule/6.33 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-england-and-wales-rules-2016/rule-6.33
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