Section225
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

Power of Central Government to issue directions

In force Act 31 of 2016 As on 16 Oct 2026

Act 31 of 2016 Ministry Corporate Affairs Enacted 28 May 2016 Instruments 1

Section 225 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 deals with power of Central Government to issue directions. Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Code, the Board shall, in exercise of its powers or the performance of its functions under this Code, be bound by such directions on questions of policy as the Central Government may give in writing to it from time to time: Provided that the Boar The Act was enacted on 28 May 2016.

(1) Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Code, the Board shall, in exercise of its powers or the performance of its functions under this Code, be bound by such directions on questions of policy as the Central Government may give in writing to it from time to time:

Provided that the Board shall, as far as practicable, be given an opportunity to express its views before any direction is given under this sub-section.

(2) The decision of the Central Government as to whether a question is one of policy or not shall be final.

Section 225, The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Act 31 of 2016).

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Questions about Section 225

What does Section 225 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code deal with?

Section 225 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is headed "Power of Central Government to issue directions". Without prejudice to the foregoing provisions of this Code, the Board shall, in exercise of its powers or the performance of its functions under this Code, be bound by such directions on questions of policy as the Central Government may give in writing to it from time to time: Provided that the Boar

How do I find court cases under Section 225 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 225, section 225 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, section 225 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 225 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and has it changed?

The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently Commencement of Sections under Chapter VII of Part IV and sections under Part V of the Code (2016).

When was Section 225 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code enacted?

Section 225 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, cited as Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 225, 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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