PART 5MEMBERS’ VOLUNTARY WINDING UP
CHAPTER 2The liquidator
Application by former liquidator to the Secretary of State for release (section 173(2)(b)) 635.14
1
This rule applies to a liquidator who—
a
is removed by the court;
b
vacates office on ceasing to be qualified to act as an insolvency practitioner in relation to the company; or
c
vacates office in consequence of the court making a winding-up order against the company.
2
Where the former liquidator applies to the Secretary of State for release the application must contain—
a
identification details for the former liquidator;
b
identification details for the company;
c
the circumstances under which the former liquidator ceased to act as liquidator; and
d
a statement that the former liquidator is applying to the Secretary of State for release.
3
The application must be authenticated and dated by the former liquidator.
4
When the Secretary of State gives a release, the Secretary of State must deliver—
a
a certificate of the release to the former liquidator; and
b
a notice of the release to the registrar of companies.
5
Release is effective from the date of the certificate or such other date as the certificate specifies.