Central Act

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to reorganisation and insolvency resolution of corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals in a time bound manner for maximisation of value of assets of such persons, to promote entrepreneurship, availability of credit and balance the interests of all the stakeholders including alteration in the order of priority of payment of Government dues and to establish an Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Act number31 of 2016
Enacted2016-05-28
MinistryMinistry of Corporate Affairs
Sections282
Schedules24
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When did the The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. come into force?

It was enacted on 2016-05-28.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

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