Section224
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Fund

In force Act 31 of 2016 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 31 of 2016 Ministry Corporate Affairs Enacted 28 May 2016 Cited by 2 provisions Instruments 12

Section 224 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 deals with insolvency and Bankruptcy Fund. There shall be formed a Fund to be called the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Fund (hereafter in this section referred to as the "Fund") for the purposes of insolvency resolution, liquidation and bankruptcy of persons under the Code. The Act was enacted on 28 May 2016.

(1) There shall be formed a Fund to be called the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Fund (hereafter in this section referred to as the "Fund") for the purposes of insolvency resolution, liquidation and bankruptcy of persons under the Code.

(2) There shall be credited to the Fund the following amounts, namely—

(a) the grants made by the Central Government for the purposes of the Fund;

(b) the amount deposited by persons as contribution to the Fund;

(c) the amount received in the Fund from any other source; and

(d) the interest or other income received out of the investment made from the Fund.

(3) A person who has contributed any amount to the Fund may, in the event of proceedings initiated in respect of such person under this Code before an Adjudicating Authority, make an application to such Adjudicating Authority for withdrawal of funds not exceeding the amount contributed by it, for making payments to workmen, protecting the assets of such persons, meeting the incidental costs during the proceedings or such other purposes as may be prescribed.

(4) The Central Government shall, by notification, appoint an administrator to administer the fund in such manner as may be prescribed.

Section 224, The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Act 31 of 2016).

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Questions about Section 224

What does Section 224 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code deal with?

Section 224 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is headed "Insolvency and Bankruptcy Fund". There shall be formed a Fund to be called the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Fund (hereafter in this section referred to as the "Fund") for the purposes of insolvency resolution, liquidation and bankruptcy of persons under the Code.

How do I find court cases under Section 224 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 224, section 224 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, section 224 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 224 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and has it changed?

2 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. 12 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Advisory Committee) Regulations, 2017 (2017), then Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Engagement of Research Associates and Consultants) Regulations, 2017 (2017).

When was Section 224 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code enacted?

Section 224 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, cited as Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 224, was enacted on 28 May 2016 as Act 31 of 2016. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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