# The Insolvency Rules (Northern Ireland) 1991, Rule 6.143: Trustee's duties on vacating office


(1) Where the trustee ceases to be in office as such, in consequence of removal, resignation or cessor of qualification as an insolvency practitioner, he is under obligation forthwith to deliver up to the person succeeding him as trustee the assets of the estate (after deduction of any expenses properly incurred, and distributions made, by him) and further to deliver up to that person—
(a) the records of the bankruptcy, including correspondence, proofs and other related papers appertaining to the bankruptcy while it was within his responsibility, and
(b) the bankrupt's books, papers and other records.
(2) When the administration of the bankrupt's estate is for practical purposes complete, the trustee shall forthwith file in court all proofs remaining with him in the proceedings.
[E.R.6.146]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1991/364/rule/6.143 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-rules-northern-ireland-1991/rule-6.143
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