Section 18: Procedure for admission of petition

Q: What does Section 18 of The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 (TPIA) deal with?

Section 18 TPIA pertains to "Procedure for admission of petition". It is part of the The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 18 of The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 (TPIA) governs procedure for admission of petition. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 18 TPIA still in force?

Yes, Section 18 of the The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 18 TPIA?

धारा 18 TPIA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 18 of the The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920. Section 18 of The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 (TPIA) governs procedure for admission of petition. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 18 TPIA?

Dhara 18 TPIA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 18 of the The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 18 of The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 (TPIA) governs procedure for admission of petition. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 18 of The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920?

Cite as: "Section 18, The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 (TPIA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920, 1920, § 18 (India).

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The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920

Chapter II — – Proceedings From Act Of Insolvency To Discharge

Section 18

Procedure for admission of petition

.The procedure laid down in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), with respect to the admission of plaints, shall, so far as it is applicable, be followed in the case of insolvency petitions.