# The Insolvency Rules 1986, Rule 6.144: Loss of qualification as insolvency practitioner

Extent: E+W

(1) This Rule applies where the trustee vacates office, under section 298(6), on his ceasing to be qualified to act as an insolvency practitioner in relation to the bankrupt.
(2) [FORM 6.51] The trustee vacating office shall forthwith give notice of his doing so to the official receiver, who shall give notice to the Secretary of State.
The official receiver shall file in court a copy of his notice under this paragraph.
(3) Rule 6.135 applies as regards the trustee obtaining his release, as if he had been removed by the court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1925/rule/6.144 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-rules-1986/rule-6.144
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