PART 7WINDING UP BY THE COURT

CHAPTER 13Public examination of company officers and others (section 133)

Notice of the public examination7.103

1

The official receiver must give at least 14 days’ notice of the public examination to—

a

the liquidator (if a liquidator has been nominated or appointed);

b

the special manager (if a special manager has been appointed); and

c

the creditors and all the contributories of the company who are known to the official receiver (subject to any contrary direction of the court).

2

Where the official receiver thinks fit additional notice of the order may be given by gazetting the notice.

3

The official receiver may in addition to gazetting the notice advertise it in such other manner as the official receiver thinks fit;

4

The notice must state—

a

the purpose of the public examination; and

b

the venue.

5

Unless the court directs otherwise, the official receiver must not give notice under paragraph (2) of an order relating to a person falling within section 133(1)(c) until at least five business days have elapsed since the examinee was served with the order.