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Section 151: Rights of bankruptcy trustee.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.Central Act · Act 31 of 2016

For the purpose of performing his functions under this Chapter, the bankruptcy trustee may, by his official name—

(a) hold property of every description;

(b) make contracts;

(c) sue and be sued;

(d) enter into engagements in respect of the estate of the bankrupt;

(e) employ persons to assist him;

(f) execute any power of attorney, deed or other instrument; and

(g) do any other act which is necessary or expedient for the purposes of or in connection with the exercise of his rights.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Section151
Marginal noteRights of bankruptcy trustee.
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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