Section 32: Power for court to appoint official receiver.

Insolvency Act 1986 · 1986 c. 45View on legislation.gov.uk

Insolvency Act 1986
- Section 31: Disqualification of bankrupt or person in respect of whom a debt relief order is made
- Section 33: Time from which appointment is effective.

Part III: Receivership — Chapter I: Receivers and Managers (England and Wales)

Where application is made to the court to appoint a receiver on behalf of the debenture holders or other creditors of a company which is being wound up by the court, the official receiver may be appointed.

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