Rule 12.49 Costs and expenses of petitioners and other specified personsC1

The petitioner is not to receive an allowance as a witness for attending the hearing of the petition.

However the costs officer may allow that person's expenses of travelling and subsistence in attending the hearing.

The bankrupt, the debtor or an officer of the insolvent company to which the proceedings relate is not to receive an allowance as a witness in an examination or other proceedings before the court except as directed by the court.