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63.  This Rule contains the Table of applied provisions of the Insolvency Rules 1986.

RuleSubjectSpecific modifications
Preparatory steps
2.27Notification and advertisement of administrator’s appointment 
2.28Notice requiring statement of affairs 
2.29Verification and filing 
2.30Limited disclosure

On an application for disclosure under paragraph (4) any of the following may appear and be heard, or make written representations—

(a)

the special administrator,

(b)

the Bank of England, and

(c)

the FSA.

2.31Release from duty to submit statement of affairs; extension of time

On an application under paragraph (2) for release or extension of time any of the following may appear and be heard, or make written representations—

(a)

the special administrator,

(b)

the Bank of England, and

(c)

the FSA.

2.32Expenses of statement of affairs
Special administrator’s proposals and creditors’ meetings
2.33Administrator’s proposalsRule 2.33 is not applied – but equivalent provision is made by Part 3 of these Rules.
2.34Meetings to consider administrator’s proposals
(1)

Rule 2.34 applies in the Objective 2 Stage.

(2)

The FSA and the FSCS are added to the list in paragraph (2) of persons entitled to notice.

2.35Creditors’ meetings generallyThe FSA and the FSCS are added to the list in paragraph (3) of persons to whose convenience the special administrator is to have regard.
2.36Chairman at meetings 
2.37Meeting requisitioned by creditorsTreat the reference to the administrator’s statement of proposals as a reference to the special administrator’s statement of proposals in accordance with Rule 29 above.
2.38Entitlement to vote 
2.39Admission and rejection of claims 
2.40Secured creditors 
2.41Holders of negotiable instruments 
2.42Hire-purchase, conditional sale and chattel leasing agreements 
2.43Resolutions 
2.44Minutes 
2.45Revision of the administrator’s proposalsIn paragraph (2)(c) ignore the reference to the person making the appointment.
2.46Notice to creditors 
2.47Reports to creditorsRule 2.47 is not applied – but equivalent provision is made by Part 3 of these Rules.
2.48Correspondence instead of creditors’ meetings 
2.49Venue and conduct of company meetingIn paragraph (5) the reference to a general meeting of the company summoned under the company’s articles of association, and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, has effect as a reference to a general meeting of the society summoned under the society’s rules, and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Building Societies Act 1986.
Creditors’ committee
2.50Constitution of committee(A creditors’ committee cannot be established until the Objective 2 Stage – see the modifications for the application of paragraphs 50 to 58 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 in Table 1 in section 145 of the Banking Act 2009.)
2.51Formalities of establishment 
2.52Functions and meetings of the committee 
2.53The chairman at meetings 
2.54Quorum 
2.55Committee-members’ representatives 
2.56

Resignation

 
2.57Termination of membership 
2.58Removal 
2.59Vacancies 
2.60Procedure at meetings 
2.61Resolutions of creditors’ committee by post 
2.62Information from administrator 
2.63Expenses of members 
2.64Members’ dealing with the society

In respect of any application to set aside a transaction under paragraph (2)—

(a)

notice of the application must be given to the FSA, and

(b)

the FSA may appear and be heard.

2.65Formal defects
Process of administration
2.66Disposal of charged property

If an application is made during the Objective 1 Stage, then in addition to the requirements of Rule 2.66—

(a)

the special administrator must notify the Bank of England of the time and place of the hearing,

(b)

the Bank of England may appear, and

(c)

if an order is made the special administrator must send a copy to the Bank of England as soon as is reasonably practicable.

2.67Expenses of the administration

In addition to the matters listed in Rule 2.67(1), expenses in connection with provisional special administration are payable in the following order of priority—

(a)

the cost of any security provided by the provisional special administrator takes priority equally with security provided by the special administrator, and

(b)

the remuneration of the provisional special administrator ranks next, and

(c)

any deposit lodged on an application for the appointment of a provisional special administrator ranks next.

2.68Distributions to creditors: introduction

In paragraphs (1) and (2), references to creditors include references to shareholding members.

(Distributions in the case of special administration following transfer to a bridge bank under section 12(2) of the Banking Act 2009 and during the Objective 1 Stage require the Bank of England’s consent – see the modification of the application of paragraph 65 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 in Table 1 in section 145 of the Banking Act 2009(1).)

2.69Debts of the insolvent company to rank equally“Debts” do not include any amounts owing from the society to a member in respect of shares.
2.70Dividends: supplementary 
2.71Division of unsold assets 
2.72Proving a debt 
2.73Claim established by witness statement 
2.74Costs of proving 
2.75Administrator to allow inspection of proofs 
2.76New administrator appointed 
2.77Admission and rejection of proofs for dividend 
2.78Appeal against decision on proof

In respect of any application under Rule 2.78(1) or (2)—

(a)

notice of the application must be given to the FSA and, during the Objective 1 Stage, the Bank of England, and

(b)

the FSA, and the Bank of England during the Objective 1 Stage, may appear and be heard.

2.79Withdrawal or variation of proof 
2.80Expunging of proof by the court

In respect of any application under Rule 2.80(1)(b)—

(a)

notice of the application must be given to the FSA and, during the Objective 1 Stage, the Bank of England, and

(b)

the FSA, and the Bank of England during the Objective 1 Stage, may appear and be heard.

2.81Estimate of quantum 
2.82Negotiable instruments, etc 
2.83Secured creditors 
2.84Discounts 
2.85Mutual credit and set-off

In addition to the matters listed in Rule 2.85(2)(a) to (e), “mutual dealings” does not include any mutual dealings between the society and a creditor who is also a shareholding member of the society in respect of shares held by that person in the society.

Where the conditions in paragraph (1) of Rule 49 of these Rules are met, Rule 2.85 applies with the modifications set out in Rule 49 in addition to the modifications set out above.

2.86Debt in foreign currency 
2.87Payments of a periodical nature 
2.88Interest 
2.89Debt payable in future 
2.90Value of security 
2.91Surrender for non-disclosure 
2.92Redemption by administrator 
2.93Test of security’s value 
2.94Realisation of security by creditor 
2.95Notice of proposed distribution
(1)

The notice in Rule 2.95(1) must also be given where the special administrator is proposing to make a distribution to shareholding members.

(2)

The following are added to the list of those entitled to receive notice under Rule 2.95(2)—

(a)

the FSA,

(b)

the FSCS,

(c)

shareholding members of the society, and

(d)

during the Objective 1 Stage of a special administration following transfer to a bridge bank under section 12(2) of the Banking Act 2009, the Bank of England.

(3)

The notice in Rule 2.95(1) shall state, where applicable, that the distribution is to shareholding members of the society.

(4)

In Rule 2.95(4)(a) the reference to a distribution to creditors includes, where appropriate, a distribution to shareholding members.

2.96Admission or rejection of proofs 
2.97Declaration of dividendIn Rule 2.97(1) the reference to one or more classes of creditor includes a reference to one or more classes of shareholding member.
2.98Notice of declaration of dividend
(1)

The following are added to the list of those entitled to receive notice under Rule 2.98(1)—

(a)

the FSA,

(b)

the FSCS,

(c)

shareholding members of the society, and

(d)

during the Objective 1 Stage of a special administration following transfer to a bridge bank under section 12(2) of the Banking Act 2009, the Bank of England.

(2)

In the case of special administration following transfer to a bridge bank under section 12(2) of the Banking Act 2009 and during the Objective 1 Stage, the particulars required by Rule 2.98(2) include details of any payment made from a scheme under a resolution fund order.

(3)

The particulars required by Rule 2.98(2) include, where appropriate, details of any distribution to shareholding members.

2.99Payment of dividends and related mattersIn Rule 2.99(2) the reference to any creditor includes a reference to any shareholding member.
2.100Notice of no dividend, or no further dividend
(1)

The special administrator must copy any notice under Rule 2.100 to—

(a)

the FSA,

(b)

the FSCS, and

(c)

the Bank of England, in a case where it consented to a distribution under Rule 2.68 (as applied above).

(2)

In Rule 2.100 the reference to creditors includes a reference to shareholding members.

2.101Proof altered after payment of dividend 
2.102Secured creditors 
2.103Disqualification from dividend

In respect of any application for disqualification under Rule 2.103—

(a)

notice of the application must be given to the FSA, and

(b)

the FSA may appear and be heard.

2.104Assignment of right to dividend 
2.105Debt payable at future timeThe “relevant date” is the date of the special administration order.
The special administrator
2.106Fixing of remuneration
(1)

In the Objective 1 Stage the Bank of England shall fix the special administrator’s remuneration in accordance with Rule 2.106(2).

(2)

In the Objective 2 Stage, Rule 2.106 applies (but pending action under paragraphs (3) or (5) arrangements established by the Bank of England in the Objective 1 Stage shall continue to apply).

2.107Recourse to meeting of creditors 
2.108Recourse to the court
(1)

In respect of remuneration fixed by the Bank of England—

(a)

Rule 2.108 applies as if references to the creditors’ committee were references to the Bank of England, and

(b)

the court shall have regard to the achievement of Objective 1.

(2)

In respect of any application under Rule 2.108—

(a)

notice of the application must be given to the FSA, and

(b)

the FSA may appear and be heard.

2.109Creditors’ claim that remuneration is excessiveRule 2.109 applies only during the Objective 2 Stage.

4.127B and

Schedule 6

Remuneration where assets realised on behalf of chargeholder
Ending administration
2.110Final progress reports
(1)

The reference to Rule 2.47 is to be treated as a reference to Rule 36 above.

(2)

In the case of special administration following transfer to a bridge bank under section 12(2) of the Banking Act 2009 the final progress report—

(a)

must not be made until the special administrator is satisfied that any payment likely to be made to the society from a scheme under a resolution fund order has been made, and

(b)

must state whether any payment has been received and, if so, its amount.

2.114Application to court by administratorRule 2.114 is not applied – but equivalent provision is made by Part 3 of these Rules.
2.118Moving from administration to dissolutionRule 2.118 is not applied – but equivalent provision is made by Part 3 of these Rules.
Replacing special administrator
2.119Grounds for resignationDuring the Objective 1 Stage the Bank of England’s consent, as well as the court’s permission, is required for resignation under paragraph (2).
2.120Notice of intention to resignThe Bank of England and the FSA are added to the list of those entitled to notice under paragraph (1).
2.121Notice of resignation 
2.122Application to court to remove administrator from office

(An application may be made during the Objective 1 Stage only with the Bank of England’s consent – see the modifications for the application of paragraph 88 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 in Table 1 in section 145 of the Banking Act 2009.)

(1)

An application must state either—

(a)

that the Bank of England has consented to its being made, or

(b)

that the Objective 1 Stage has ended.

(2)

The FSA is added to the list of those entitled to notice under paragraph (2).

2.123Notice of vacation of office on ceasing to be qualified 
2.124Death of administrator 
2.125Application to replace

Rule 2.125 is applied during the Objective 2 Stage only (and ignoring references to paragraph 95 of Schedule B1).

(For equivalent provision about application for removal by the Bank of England during the Objective 1 Stage (in accordance with the modifications for the application of paragraph 91 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 in Table 1 in section 145 of the Banking Act 2009) see Part 3 of these Rules.

2.126Notification and advertisement of replacement 
2.127Notification and advertisement of appointment of joint administrator 
2.128Notice to FSA of replacement or addition 
2.129Duties on vacating office
Provisional special administrator (see application of section 135 of the Insolvency Act 1986 in Table 2 in section 145 of the Banking Act 2009)
4.25AppointmentRule 4.25 is not applied – but equivalent provision is made by Part 3 of these Rules.
4.25ANotice of appointmentRule 4.25A is not applied – but equivalent provision is made by Part 3 of these Rules.
4.26Order of appointmentRule 4.26 is not applied – but equivalent provision is made by Part 3 of these Rules.
4.28Security 
4.29Failure to give or keep up security 
4.30RemunerationIgnore paragraph (4).
4.31Termination of appointment
(1)

An application for termination may be made by—

(a)

the provisional special administrator, or

(b)

the Bank of England.

(2)

A provisional special administrator’s appointment terminates on the making of a special administration order.

Disclaimer
4.187Notice of disclaimer(In the case of special administration following transfer to a bridge bank under section 12(2) of the Banking Act 2009 notice may be given during the Objective 1 Stage only with the Bank of England’s consent – see the modifications for the application of section 178 of the Insolvency Act 1986 in Table 2 in section 145 of the Banking Act 2009.)
4.188Communication to interested persons 
4.189Additional notices 
4.190Duty to keep court informed 
4.191Application by interested party 
4.192Interest in property to be declared on request 
4.193Disclaimer presumed valid and effective 
4.194Application for exercise of court’s powers under section 181 of the Insolvency Act 1986(Section 181 is applied by Table 2 in section 145 of the Banking Act 2009.)
Court procedure and practice
7.1Application of Chapter 1 of Part 7Chapter 1 does not apply to an application for a special administration order (which is addressed in Part 2 of these Rules).
7.2Interpretation 
7.3Form and contents of application 
7.3AApplication to disapply section 176A of the Insolvency Act 1986 
7.4Filing and service of application 
7.4ANotice of application under section 176A of the Insolvency Act 1986 
7.5Other hearings ex parte 
7.6Hearing of application 
7.7Use of witness statement evidence 
7.8Filing and service of witness statements 
7.9Use of reports 
7.10Adjournment of hearings; directions 
7.16Nomination and appointment of shorthand writers 
7.17Remuneration of shorthand writers 
7.19Enforcement of court orders 
7.20Orders enforcing compliance with Rules 
7.21Warrants 
7.23Warrants under section 236 
7.27Court records 
7.28Inspection of records 
7.31Right to inspect court fileRule 7.31 is not applied – but equivalent provision is made in Part 4 of these Rules.
7.33Costs: application of the Civil Procedure Rules 
7.34Requirement to assess costs by the detailed procedure 
7.35Procedure where detailed assessment required 
7.36Costs of execution or other process 
7.38Costs paid otherwise than out of the insolvent estate 
7.39Award of costs against responsible insolvency practitioner 
7.40Application for costs 
7.41Costs and expenses of witnesses 
7.42Final costs certificate 
7.43Persons who lack capacity to manage their affairs: introductory 
7.44Appointment of another person to act 
7.45Witness statement in support of application 
7.46Services of notices following appointment 
7.47Appeals and reviews of court orders 
7.49Procedure on appeal 
7.51Principal court rules and practice to apply(The reference to the CPR, the practice and procedure of the High Court and of the county court is to be treated as a reference to the CPR (Part 52).)
7.53Right of attendance 
7.54Insolvency practitioner’s solicitor 
7.55Formal defects 
7.56Restriction on concurrent proceedings and remedies 
7.58Security in court 
7.59Payment into court 
7.60Further information and disclosure 
7.61Office copies of documents
Proxies
8.1Definition of proxy 
8.2Issue and use of forms 
8.3Use of proxies at meetings 
8.4Retention of proxies 
8.5Right of inspection of proxies 
8.6Proxy-holder with financial interest
Examination of persons
9.1Preliminary
1.

Part 9 applies to applications under section 236 of the Insolvency Act 1986 (inquiry into society’s dealings) as applied by Table 2 in section 145 of the Banking Act 2009.

2.

Treat a reference to “the insolvent” as a reference to the society.

9.2Form and contents of application 
9.3Order for examination, etc 
9.4Procedure for examination 
9.5Record of examination 
9.6Costs of proceedings
Miscellaneous and general
12.1Regulation of specified administrative mattersA reference to the Secretary of State includes a reference to the Treasury.
12.2Costs, expenses, etc 
12.3Provable debts 
12.4Notices 
12.4AQuorum at meetings 
12.5Evidence of proceedings at meeting 
12.6Documents issuing from Secretary of State 
12.8Insolvency practitioner’s security 
12.9Time-limits 
12.10Service by post(Rule 12.10 applies subject to express provision about service made in these Rules.)
12.11Service and notice: generalPart 6 of the CPR applies subject to any provision of these rules.
12.12Service outside jurisdiction

Part 6 of the CPR applies with regard to service in Scotland or Northern Ireland, subject to any provision of these rules.

Where service is to take place outside the United Kingdom, where these rules provide for service, the court may direct how that service is to be effected. With regard to service otherwise, Part 6 of the CPR applies.

12.13Confidentiality of documents 
12.14Notices sent simultaneously to same person 
12.15Right to copy documents 
12.15ACharge for copy documents 
12.16Non-receipt of notice of meeting 
12.17Right to have list of creditors 
12.18False claim of status as creditor, etc. 
12.20Gazette 
12.21 and Schedule 5Punishment of offences 
12.22Notice of order under section 176A of the Insolvency Act 1986 
13.1 to 13.13Interpretation and application
(1)

S.I. 2009/805 modifies the application of paragraph 65 of Schedule B1.

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