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What power does the court have under Sec. 326(1) regarding individuals suspected of having company property?
The court can summon any officer of the company or person known or suspected to have company property, books, or papers, or who is indebted to the company, or who can provide information about the company’s affairs.
How can the court examine a person summoned under Sec. 326(1)?
The court can examine the person on oath, either orally or through written interrogatories, and can require them to sign their answers.
What happens if a person summoned under Sec. 326 fails to appear?
If the person fails to appear after being paid or tendered expenses, the court can order their apprehension and bring them before the court for examination.
What orders can the court make if a summoned person admits to being indebted to the company?
The court can order the person to pay the debt to the provisional manager or liquidator, with or without costs, as the court directs.
How are orders under Sec. 326(5) and (6) enforced?
They are executed in the same manner as decrees for payment of money or delivery of property under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
When can the court order a public examination under Sec. 327(1)?
When the official liquidator reports suspected fraud or actionable irregularity in the company’s promotion, formation, or management.
Who can participate in the public examination under Sec. 327?
The official liquidator, any creditor, or contributory can participate, and the court can question the person being examined.
What rights does the person being examined have under Sec. 327(6)?
They can receive a copy of the liquidator’s report and employ legal assistance to explain or qualify their answers.
What happens to the notes of the examination under Sec. 327(8)?
They are signed by the person examined, can be used as evidence, and are open to inspection by creditors or contributories.
Can the examination be adjourned under Sec. 327(9)?
Yes, the court can adjourn the examination if it thinks fit.
Under what circumstances can the court arrest a contributory under Sec. 328?
If there is probable cause to believe the contributory is about to abscond, quit Pakistan, or conceal property to evade payment or examination.
What can the court do besides arresting the contributory under Sec. 328?
The court can seize the contributory’s books, papers, and movable property.
What can the court order a contributory to do under Sec. 329(1)?
The court can order the contributory to pay any money due to the company, excluding money from calls.
What set-off can the court allow under Sec. 329(2)?
For unlimited companies, the court can allow set-off for money due to the contributory from independent dealings, not from dividends or profits.
When can the court make calls on contributories under Sec. 330(1)?
After making a winding up order, to satisfy the company’s debts, liabilities, and winding up costs.
What can the court consider when making calls under Sec. 330(2)?
The probability that some contributories may fail to pay the call.
Where can the court order payments to be made under Sec. 331(1)?
Into the account of the official liquidator in a scheduled bank.
What must the payer do after depositing money under Sec. 331(2)?
Inform the official liquidator within three days.
How are moneys and securities handled under Sec. 332?
They are subject to the orders of the court.
What is the effect of a court order on a contributory under Sec. 333(1)?
It is conclusive evidence that the money is due, subject to appeal.
What power does the court have regarding creditors under Sec. 334?
The court can set a time limit for creditors to prove their debts, excluding late proofs from distributions.
What does the court do with the rights of contributories under Sec. 335?
The court adjusts their rights and distributes any surplus among them.
How can the court handle costs if assets are insufficient under Sec. 336?
The court can order payment of costs from assets in a priority order it deems just.
What are some powers of the official liquidator under Sec. 337(1)?
Carrying on business for beneficial winding up, executing documents, selling property, instituting or defending legal proceedings, and appointing professionals.