Rule 6.215 Application by bankrupt for discharge

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

rules 11.01-11.13 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rule 6(10)-CP(3) substituted by Insolvency 2000 rule 5
rule 4.056-CVL(2) words inserted by Insolvency 2006 Sch. 1 para. 22
rule 6.215 heading substituted by Insolvency 2006 Sch. 1 para. 86(a)
rule 6.215(1) words substituted by Insolvency 2006 Sch. 1 para. 86(b)
rule 6.215(3)(c) words omitted by Insolvency 2006 Sch. 1 para. 86(c)
rule 4.228A-4.228E inserted by Insolvency 2008 rule 5
rules 2.028-2.110 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 2.114-2.115 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 2.119-2.130 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 4.027-4.029 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 4.031-4.034 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 4.197-4.204 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 7.05-7.07 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 7.09-7.14 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 7.19-7.22 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 7.24-7.30 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 7.34-7.42 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 7.50-7.54 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rules 12.01-12.22 applied with modifications by rule 58 by Bank Administration 2009 rule 61
rule 7. 13B(2) word omitted by Insolvency 2023 rule 37(1)

(1)

If the bankrupt applies under Article 254 for an order discharging him from bankruptcy, he shall give to the official receiver notice of the application, and deposit with him such sum as the latter may require to cover his costs of the application.

(2)

The court, if satisfied that paragraph (1) has been complied with, shall fix a venue for the hearing of the application, and give at least 42 days' notice of it to the official receiver and the bankrupt.

(3)

The official receiver shall give notice accordingly—

(a)

to the trustee,

(b)

to every creditor who, to the official receiver's knowledge, has a claim outstanding against the estate which has not been satisfied, and

(c)

where the bankruptcy order was made against a solicitor, to the Law Society of Northern Ireland.

(4)

Notices under paragraph (3) shall be given not later than 14 days before the date fixed for the hearing of the bankrupt's application.

[E.R.6.217]