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(2) The statement shall be so submitted within the following times, namely-
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(a) if the order is made on the petition of the debtor, within three days from the date of the order;
(b) if the order is made on the petition of a creditor, within seven days from the date of the order,
but the court may, in either case for special reasons, extend the time.
(3) If the debtor fails without reasonable excuse to comply with the requirements of this section, he may be punished for a contempt of court and the court may, on the application of the Official Receiver or of any creditor, adjudge him bankrupt.
(4) Any person stating himself to be a creditor of the bankrupt may, on payment of the prescribed fee, personally or by agent inspect the statement at all reasonable times and take any copy thereof or extract therefrom, but any person untruthfully so stating himself to be a creditor shall be guilty of a contempt of court and shall be punishable accordingly on the application of the trustee or Official Receiver.
Public examination of debtor.
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of debtor.
19.(1) Where the court makes a receiving order, it shall, save as in this Ordinance provided, hold a public sitting, on a day to be appointed by the court, for the examination of the debtor, and the debtor shall attend thereat and shall be examined as to his conduct, dealings and property.
(2) The examination shall be held as soon as conveniently may be after the expiration of the time for the submission of the debtor's statement of affairs.
(3) The court may adjourn the examination from time to time.
(4) Any creditor who has tendered a proof, or his representative authorized in writing, may question the debtor concerning his affairs and the causes of his failure.
(5) The Official Receiver shall take part in the examination of the debtor, and for the purpose thereof, if specially authorized by the court, may employ a solicitor with or without counsel,
c. 59, s. 15. Rules. Forms Nos. 52 to 63.
BANKRUPTCY.
No. 10 of 1931.
1853
(2) The statement shall be so submitted within the follow- ing times, namely-
1
(a) if the order is made on the petition of the debtor, within three days from the date of the order;
.
(b) if the order is made on the petition of a creditor, within seven days from the date of the order,
but the court may, in either case for special reasons, extend the time.
(3) If the debtor fails without reasonable excuse to comply Rules. with the requirements of this section, he may be punished for a Form No. contempt of court and the court may, on the application of the Official Receiver or of any creditor, adjudge him bankrupt.
(4) Any person stating himself to be a creditor of the bankrupt may, on payment of the prescribed fee, personally or by agent inspect the statement at all reasonable times and take any copy thereof or extract therefrom, but any person untruth- fully so stating himself to be a creditor shall be guilty of a contempt of court and shall be punishable accordingly on the application of the trustee or Official Receiver.
.
Public examination of debtor.
75.
of debtor.
19.(1) Where the court makes a receiving order, it shall, Public save as in this Ordinance provided, hold a public sitting, on a examination day to be appointed by the court, for the examination of the 4 & 5 Geo. 5, debtor, and the debtor shall attend thereat and shall be examined as to his conduct, dealings and property.
(2) The examination shall be held as soon as conveniently may be after the expiration of the time for the submission of the debtor's statement of affairs.
(3) The court may adjourn the examination from time to time.
(4) Any creditor who has tendered a proof, or his representative authorized in writing, may question the debtor concerning his affairs and the causes of his failure.
(5) The Official Receiver shall take part in the examination of the debtor, and for the purpose thereof, if specially authorized by the court, may employ a solicitor with or without counsel,
c. 59, s. 15. Rules. Forms Nos. 52 to 63.
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