PART 10BANKRUPTCY

CHAPTER 21Miscellaneous rules in bankruptcy

Amendment of title of proceedings10.165

1

At any time after the making of a bankruptcy order, the official receiver may amend the title of the proceedings.

2

An official receiver who amends the title of proceedings must as soon as reasonably practicable—

a

where the bankruptcy is on the petition of a creditor, file a notice of the amendment with the court;

b

where the bankruptcy is on the application of a debtor, file a notice of the amendment on the bankruptcy file; and

c

make an application to the Chief Land Registrar to amend the register of writs and orders.

3

If the official receiver thinks fit to gazette the amendment then it must be gazetted as soon as reasonably practicable, and may be advertised in such other manner as the official receiver thinks fit.

4

The notice must—

a

state that the title of the proceedings has been amended; and

b

specify the amendment.