Definitions for "Income Payments Order"
a court order which provides for part of a bankrupt's income to be paid to the trustee
A court order for a debtor to pay part of their surplus salary/income to the trustee.
In Bankruptcy, the Official Receiver or Trustee can apply for an Income Payments Order if they feel that the debtor can afford to make a regular contribution into the bankruptcy, which would then be distributed for the benefit of the creditors.