16(1)Section 18 (interim preservation of estate) is amended as follows.S
(2)In subsection (1), after “may” insert “ , in pursuance of the function conferred on him by section 2(6A) of this Act, ”.
(3)In subsection (2)—
(a)for “functions” substitute “ function ”; and
(b)for “2(4)(a)” substitute “ 2(6A) ”.
(4)After subsection (2) insert—
“(2A)Section 43 of this Act applies to an interim trustee as it applies to a trustee.”.
(5)In subsection (3)—
(a)for “court” substitute “ sheriff ”; and
(b)in paragraph (c), for “it” substitute “ he ”.
(6)In subsection (4)—
(a)for “court”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “ sheriff ”; and
(b)for “it”, in both places where it occurs, substitute “ he ”.
(7)The italic cross-heading preceding that section becomes “ Initial stages of sequestration ”.