Summons for directions require prompt filing by the Official Liquidator and enable court directions on contributories and creditors' proofs. The Official Liquidator must promptly take out a summons for directions after the winding-up order and following filing of the preliminary report under section 455(1); the summons addresses settlement of contributories and creditors lists, exercise of powers under section 457(1), and other matters requiring the Court's directions, with notice to the petitioner. The Court may give directions including fixing dates for settlement and for filing creditors' proofs and priority claims under section 530, or adjourn matters that require perusal of the preliminary report until it is submitted.
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Summons for directions require prompt filing by the Official Liquidator and enable court directions on contributories and creditors' proofs.
The Official Liquidator must promptly take out a summons for directions after the winding-up order and following filing of the preliminary report under section 455(1); the summons addresses settlement of contributories and creditors lists, exercise of powers under section 457(1), and other matters requiring the Court's directions, with notice to the petitioner. The Court may give directions including fixing dates for settlement and for filing creditors' proofs and priority claims under section 530, or adjourn matters that require perusal of the preliminary report until it is submitted.
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