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Contents

Long Title

Part I PRELIMINARY

Part II CONSTITUTION, PROCEDURE AND POWERS OF COURT

Jurisdiction

Procedure

Part III OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE

Part IV TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY

Part V VOLUNTARY ARRANGEMENTS

Moratorium for insolvent debtor

Consideration and implementation of debtor’s proposal

Part VI PROCEEDINGS IN BANKRUPTCY

Bankruptcy petitions and bankruptcy orders

Protection of debtor’s property

Part VII ADMINISTRATION IN BANKRUPTCY

Bankruptcy

Inquiry into bankrupt’s affairs, dealings and property

Proof of debts

Composition or scheme of arrangement

Effect of bankruptcy on antecedent transactions

Possession, control and realisation of bankrupt’s property

Distribution of property

Part VIII ANNULMENT AND DISCHARGE

Part IX DUTIES, DISQUALIFICATION AND DISABILITIES OF BANKRUPT

Part X BANKRUPTCY OFFENCES

Part XI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

THE SCHEDULE Transitional Provisions and Savings

Legislative History

Comparative Table

 
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On 22/05/2013, you requested for the version in force on 22/05/2013 incorporating all amendments published on or before 22/05/2013. The closest version currently available is that of 01/07/2000.
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Seizure of bankrupt’s property held by bankrupt or other person
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—(1)  At any time after a bankruptcy order has been made, the Official Assignee or any person authorised by him may take an inventory of and seize any property comprised in the bankrupt’s estate which is, or any books, papers or records relating to the bankrupt’s estate or affairs which are, in the possession or under the control of the bankrupt or any other person who is required to deliver the property, books, papers or records to the Official Assignee.
(2)  The Official Assignee or any person authorised by him may, for the purposes of taking an inventory of or seizing any property comprised in the bankrupt’s estate or any books, papers or records relating to the bankrupt’s estate or affairs, break open any premises where the bankrupt or anything that may be seized under subsection (1) is or is believed to be and any receptacle of the bankrupt which contains or is believed to contain anything that may be so seized.
(3)  If, after a bankruptcy order has been made, the court is satisfied that any property comprised in the bankrupt’s estate is, or any books, papers or records relating to the bankrupt’s estate or affairs are, concealed in any premises not belonging to the bankrupt, the court may issue a warrant authorising any public officer to search those premises for the property, books, papers or records.
(4)  A warrant under subsection (3) shall not be executed except in the prescribed manner and in accordance with its terms.