# The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Section 150: Duties of bankrupt towards bankruptcy trustee

- Act: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Act 31 of 2016)
- Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/insolvency-bankruptcy-code-2016/section/150/

## Text

(1) The bankrupt shall assist the bankruptcy trustee in carrying out his functions under this Chapter by— (a) giving to the bankruptcy trustee the information of his affairs; (b) attending on the bankruptcy trustee at such times as may be required; (c) giving notice to the bankruptcy trustee of any of the following events which have occurred after the bankruptcy commencement date,— (i) acquisition of any property by the bankrupt; (ii) devolution of any property upon the bankrupt; (iii) increase in the income of the bankrupt; (d) doing all other things as may be prescribed. (2) The bankrupt shall give notice of the increase in income or acquisition or devolution of property under clause (c) of sub-section (1) within seven days of such increase, acquisition or devolution. (3) The bankrupt shall continue to discharge the duties under sub-section (1) other than the duties under clause (c) even after the discharge under section 138.

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