Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. VIII (ss. 252-263) applied (with modifications) (1.12.1994) by S.I. 1994/2421, art. 5
C2Pt. VIII (ss. 252-263) restricted (6.4.1996 for the purpose only of authorising the making of regulations) by 1995 c. 26, ss. 91(3), 180(1) (with s. 121(5)); S.I. 1996/778, art. 2(5)(a). Sch. Pt. V
C3Pt. VIII (ss. 252–263) applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/2142, arts. 1(2), 11, 13(3), 15
C4Second Group of Parts (Pts. 8-11) modified (31.12.1996) by 1991 c. 57, Sch. 10 (as substituted by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(1), Sch. 22 para. 183 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/2909, art. 3)
Second Group of Parts (Pts. 8-11) modified (11.11.1999 for specified purposes and 6.4.2002 otherwise) by 1999 c. 30, s. 12(1); S.I. 2002/153, art. 2(b)
(1)This section has effect where the meeting summoned under section 257 approves the proposed voluntary arrangement (with or without modifications).
(2)The approved arrangement—
(a)takes effect as if made by the debtor at the meeting, and
(b)binds every person who in accordance with the rules had notice of, and was entitled to vote at, the meeting (whether or not he was present or represented at it) as if he were a party to the arrangement.
(3)The M1Deeds of Arrangement Act 1914 does not apply to the approved voluntary arrangement.
(4)Any interim order in force in relation to the debtor immediately before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the report with respect to the creditors’ meeting was made to the court under section 259 ceases to have effect at the end of that period.
This subsection applies except to such extent as the court may direct for the purposes of any application under section 262 below.
(5)Where proceedings on a bankruptcy petition have been stayed by an interim order which ceases to have effect under subsection (4), that petition is deemed, unless the court otherwise orders, to have been dismissed.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C5Ss. 256–263 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. I Pt. III
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