PART 4Trustees and commissioners

Replacement trustees

61Procedure in application to Accountant in Bankruptcy under section 60

1

This section applies where an application is made to AiB under section 60(3)(a).

2

AiB must—

a

without delay give the original trustee, the replacement trustee, the objector and any other interested person an opportunity to make written submissions on the application, and

b

make a decision.

3

If AiB decides—

a

to reject the objection in the application, AiB must without delay declare the elected person to be the trustee in the sequestration,

b

to sustain the objection in the application, AiB must order the original trustee to arrange a new meeting at which a new trustee vote must be held.

4

Sections 48, 49, 60 and 62, and this section, apply in relation to a meeting arranged by virtue of subsection (3)(b).

5

The original trustee, the replacement trustee, the objector and any other interested party may apply to AiB for a review of a decision under subsection (2)(b).

6

Any application under subsection (5) must be made within 14 days beginning with the day on which notice of the decision is given.

7

If an application for a review under subsection (5) is made, AiB must—

a

take into account any representations made by an interested party within 21 days beginning with the day on which the application is made, and

b

confirm, amend or revoke the decision within 28 days beginning with that day.

8

The trustee, the objector or any other interested party may, within 14 days beginning with the day of a decision of AiB under subsection (7)(b), appeal to the sheriff against that decision.

9

No expense in objecting under this section is to fall on the debtor’s estate.