# Bankruptcy and Diligence etc. (Scotland) Act 2007, Section 217: When removing not competent

Extent: S

(1) It is not competent to execute a decree for removing from heritable property on—
(a) a Sunday;
(b) a day which is a public holiday in the area in which the decree is to be executed; or
(c) such other day as may be prescribed by Act of Sederunt or by rules made under section 68 or paragraph 4 of schedule 9 of the Tribunals (Scotland) Act 2014.
(2) The execution of such a decree must not—
(a) begin before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m.; or
(b) be continued after 8 p.m.,
unless the officer of court has obtained prior authority from the sheriff for the district in which the subjects or premises are situated , or from the First-tier Tribunal, for such commencement or continuation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/3/section/217 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bankruptcy-and-diligence-etc-scotland-act-2007/section-217
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