# The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, Section 40: Admission or rejection of claims

- 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/40/

## Text

(1) The liquidator may, after verification of claims under section 39, either admit or reject the claim, in whole or in part, as the case may be: Provided that where the liquidator rejects a claim, he shall record in writing the reasons for such rejection. (2) The liquidator shall communicate his decision of admission or rejection of claims to the creditor and corporate debtor within seven days of such admission or rejection of claims.

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