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Chapter VII - Powers of Court in Bankruptcy
- 363. General control of court
- 364. Power of arrest
- 365. Seizure of bankrupt's property
- 366. Inquiry into bankrupt's dealings and property
- 367. Court's enforcement powers under s. 366
- 368. Provision corresponding to s.366, where interim receiver appointed
- 369. Order for production of documents by inland revenue
- 370. Power to appoint special manager
- 371. Re-direction of bankrupt's letters, etc
Chapter VII - Powers of Court in Bankruptcy
(1) Every bankruptcy is under the general control of the court and, subject to the provisions in this Group of Parts, the court has full power to decide all questions of priorities and all other questions, whether of law or fact, arising in any bankruptcy.
(2) Without prejudice to any other provision in this Group of Parts, an undischarged bankrupt or a discharged bankrupt whose estate is still being administered under Chapter IV of this Part shall do all such things as he may be directed to do by the court for the purposes of his bankruptcy or, as the case may be, the administration of that estate.
(3) The official receiver or the trustee of a bankrupt's estate may at any time apply to the court for a direction under subsection (2).
(4) If any person without reasonable excuse fails to comply with any obligation imposed on him by subsection (2), he is guilty of a contempt of court and liable to be punished accordingly (in addition to any other punishment to which he may be subject).