# The Insolvent Companies (Disqualification of Unfit Directors) Proceedings Rules 1987, Article 8: Making and setting aside of disqualification order


(1) The court may make a disqualification order against the respondent, whether or not the latter appears, and whether or not he has completed and returned the acknowledgement of service of the summons, or filed evidence in accordance with Rule 6.
(2) Any disqualification order made in the absence of the respondent may be set aside or varied by the court on such terms as it thinks just.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/2023/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvent-companies-disqualification-of-unfit-directors-proceedings-rules-1987/article-8
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