Application for sequestration
Section 10 – Debtor application: incomplete or inappropriate application
26.This section amends the 1985 Act by inserting two new sections, section 11A (‘Debtor application: incomplete application’) and section 11B (‘Refusal of debtor application: inappropriate application’). They apply where AiB either finds that a debtor’s application has not been fully completed or considers that an award of sequestration may not be appropriate in the circumstances of the case. They effectively restate provision in regulation 14 of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Regulations 2008—the opportunity is being taken to put these provisions on the face of the primary legislation. They require AiB either to notify the debtor of any further information which may be required or of any fee not submitted within 21 days (or such longer period as may be specified) or to notify the debtor of the reason why AiB considers the application to be inappropriate.
