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Insolvency Act 1986, Paragraph 44 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

Valid from 15/09/2003

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[F144(1)This paragraph applies where an administration application in respect of a company has been made and—

(a)the application has not yet been granted or dismissed, or

(b)the application has been granted but the administration order has not yet taken effect.

(2)This paragraph also applies from the time when a copy of notice of intention to appoint an administrator under paragraph 14 is filed with the court until—

(a)the appointment of the administrator takes effect, or

(b)the period of five business days beginning with the date of filing expires without an administrator having been appointed.

(3)Sub-paragraph (2) has effect in relation to a notice of intention to appoint only if it is in the prescribed form.

(4)This paragraph also applies from the time when a copy of notice of intention to appoint an administrator is filed with the court under paragraph 27(1) until—

(a)the appointment of the administrator takes effect, or

(b)the period specified in paragraph 28(2) expires without an administrator having been appointed.

(5)The provisions of paragraphs 42 and 43 shall apply (ignoring any reference to the consent of the administrator).

(6)If there is an administrative receiver of the company when the administration application is made, the provisions of paragraphs 42 and 43 shall not begin to apply by virtue of this paragraph until the person by or on behalf of whom the receiver was appointed consents to the making of the administration order.

(7)This paragraph does not prevent or require the permission of the court for—

(a)the presentation of a petition for the winding up of the company under a provision mentioned in paragraph 42(4),

(b)the appointment of an administrator under paragraph 14,

(c)the appointment of an administrative receiver of the company, or

(d)the carrying out by an administrative receiver (whenever appointed) of his functions.]

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. B1 inserted (15.9.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 248(2), 279, Sch. 16 (with s. 249(1)-(3)(6)); S.I. 2003/2093, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 3-8 (as amended by S.I. 2003/2332, art. 2))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1Sch. B1 para. 44 restricted (5.10.2004) by Energy Act 2004 (c. 20), ss. 162(4), 163(4), 198; S.I. 2004/2575, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

C2Sch. B1 para. 44 restricted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), ss. 76(4), 85(8), 93(2)(3); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3 (with arts. 4, 5)

C3Sch. B1 para. 44 restricted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), ss. 77(5), 85(8), 93(2)(3); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3 (with arts. 4, 5)

C4Sch. B1 para. 44(1)(a) applied (with modifications) (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 145, 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch. para. 3

C5Sch. B1 para. 44(5) applied (with modifications) (17.2.2009 for certain purposes, otherwise 21.2.2009) by Banking Act 2009 (c. 1), ss. 145, 263(1)(2) (with s. 247); S.I. 2009/296, arts. 2, 3, Sch. para. 3

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