(1) The bankrupt shall assist the bankruptcy trustee in carrying out his functions under this Chapter by—
(a) giving to the bankruptcy trustee the information of his affairs;
(b) attending on the bankruptcy trustee at such times as may be required;
(c) giving notice to the bankruptcy trustee of any of the following events which have occurred after the bankruptcy commencement date,—
(i) acquisition of any property by the bankrupt;
(ii) devolution of any property upon the bankrupt;
(iii) increase in the income of the bankrupt;
(d) doing all other things as may be prescribed.
(2) The bankrupt shall give notice of the increase in income or acquisition or devolution of property under clause (c) of sub-section (1) within seven days of such increase, acquisition or devolution.
(3) The bankrupt shall continue to discharge the duties under sub-section (1) other than the duties under clause (c) even after the discharge under section 138.
(a) giving to the bankruptcy trustee the information of his affairs;
(b) attending on the bankruptcy trustee at such times as may be required;
(c) giving notice to the bankruptcy trustee of any of the following events which have occurred after the bankruptcy commencement date,—
(i) acquisition of any property by the bankrupt;
(ii) devolution of any property upon the bankrupt;
(iii) increase in the income of the bankrupt;
(d) doing all other things as may be prescribed.
(2) The bankrupt shall give notice of the increase in income or acquisition or devolution of property under clause (c) of sub-section (1) within seven days of such increase, acquisition or devolution.
(3) The bankrupt shall continue to discharge the duties under sub-section (1) other than the duties under clause (c) even after the discharge under section 138.
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