The Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016

Notice of the public examination

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7.103.—(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.