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Part 14 · Voluntary Arrangements

284. Effect of approval

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(1)

Where the creditors’ meeting summoned under section 281 has approved the proposed voluntary arrangement, with or without modifications, the approved arrangement —

(a)

takes effect as if made by the debtor at the meeting; and

(b)

binds every person who had notice of and was entitled to vote at the meeting, whether or not the person was present or represented at the meeting, as if the person were a party to the arrangement.

(2)

Subject to section 285, the interim order in force in relation to the debtor ceases to have effect at the end of 28 days after the date the report was made to the Court under section 283.

(3)

Where proceedings on a bankruptcy application have been stayed by an interim order which ceases to have effect under subsection (2), that application is, unless the Court otherwise orders, deemed to have been dismissed.

Report

Part 15

Debt Repayment Scheme

Part 16

Proceedings in Bankruptcy

Part 17

Administration in Bankruptcy

Part 18

Annulment and Discharge

Part 19

Duties, Disqualification and Disabilities of Bankrupt

Part 20

Bankruptcy Offences

Part 21

Bankruptcy Miscellaneous Provisions

Part 22

Provisions Against Debt Avoidance and Limitation on Certain Contractual Rights

Part 23

Miscellaneous and General Provisions

Part 24

Consequential and Related Amendments to Other Acts

Part 25

Saving and Transitional Provisions

Schedules