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Rule 8.21 Replacement of the nominee (section 256A(4))

(1)

A debtor who intends to apply under section 256A(4)(a) or (b) for the nominee to be replaced must deliver a notice of the intention to make the application to the nominee at least five business days before filing the application with the court.

(2)

A nominee who intends to apply under section 256A(4)(b) to be replaced must deliver a notice of the intention to make such an application to the debtor at least five business days before filing the application with the court.

(3)

The court must not appoint a replacement nominee unless the replacement nominee has filed with the court a statement confirming—

(a)

that person is qualified to act as an insolvency practitioner (or is an authorised person) in relation to the debtor; and

(b)

that person's consent to act.