(1) The bankruptcy trustee shall apply to the Adjudicating Authority for
a discharge order-
(a) on the expiry of one year from the bankruptcy commencement date;
or
(b) within seven days of the approval of the committee of creditors of the completion of administration of the estates of the bankrupt under section 137, where such approval is obtained prior to the period mentioned in clause (a).
(2) The Adjudicating Authority shall pass a discharge order on an application by the bankruptcy trustee under sub-section (1).
(3) A copy of the discharge order shall be provided to the Board for the purpose of recording an entry in the register referred to in section 196.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016
Section 131 Registration of claims
Section 132 Preparation of list of creditors
Section 133 Summoning of meeting of creditors
Section 134 Conduct of meeting of creditors
Section 135 Voting rights of creditors
Section 136 Administration and distribution of estate of bankrupt
Section 137 Completion of administration