Article 5.49 Notice of the public examination

(1)

Where the court orders the public examination of any person under section 133(1) then, unless the court orders otherwise, the liquidator—

(a)

must give at least 14 days' notice of the examination to—

(i)

the special manager (if a special manager has been appointed); and

(ii)

the creditors and all the contributories of the company who are known to the liquidator (subject to any contrary direction of the court); and

(b)

may, in addition, at least 14 days before the date fixed for the examination—

(i)

gazette the notice;

(ii)

advertise the notice in such other manner as the liquidator thinks fit; or

(iii)

both gazette the notice and advertise it in such other manner as the liquidator thinks fit.

(2)

The notice must state—

(a)

the purpose of the public examination; and

(b)

the venue.

(3)

Unless the court directs otherwise, notice under paragraph (1)(b) must not be given until at least 5 business days have elapsed since the examinee was served with the order.