# The Insolvency Rules 1986, Rule 6.230: Status and functions of Official Petitioner

Extent: E+W

(1) Subject as follows, the Official Petitioner is to be regarded for all purposes of the Act and the Rules as a creditor of the bankrupt.
(2) He may attend or be represented at any meeting of creditors, and is to be given any notice under the Act or the Rules which is required or authorised to be given to creditors; and the requirements of the Rules as to the lodging or use of proxies do not apply.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1925/rule/6.230 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-rules-1986/rule-6.230
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