176.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) to (4), where the administrator has died, it is the duty of the administrator’s personal representatives to give notice of the fact to the court, specifying the date of the death. This does not apply if notice has been given under either paragraph (3) or (4) of this rule.
(2) Notice of the death must also be sent to the registrar of companies.
(3) If the deceased administrator was a partner in or an employee of a firm, notice to the court may be given by a partner in the firm who is qualified to act as an insolvency practitioner, or is a member of any body recognised by the Secretary of State or the Department for the Economy for Northern Ireland for the authorisation of insolvency practitioners.
(4) Notice of the death may be given to the court by any person producing to the court the relevant death certificate or a copy of it.
Commencement Information
I1Rule 176 in force at 12.11.2021, see rule 2