1555. Declaration of Final Dividend
A final dividend may be declared when the Trustee and committee of inspection consider that as much of the estate has been realised as can be done fairly without needlessly protracting the bankruptcy.
1556. Close of Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy may be declared closed, and order to that effect published in the
London Gazette
, when the Court is satisfied that all bankrupt's property has been realised, or a satisfactory arrangement or composition made with the creditors.
1557. Grant of Order of Discharge
Order of discharge may be granted by the Court on the application of the bankrupt at any time after adjudication. The Court may suspend or withhold order if bankrupt has kept back property or acted fraudulently.