Companies Act (Cap. 386)
Companies Act (Cap. 386), article 239
239. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the liquidator of
a company which is being wound up by the court shall, in the
administration of the assets of the company and in the distribu tion
thereof among its creditors, have regard to any directives that might
be given by resolution of the creditors or contributories at an y
general meeting or by the liquidation committee, and any direct ives
given by the creditors and contributories in common shall, in c ase
of conflict with any directives given by the liquidation commit tee,
be deemed to override such latt er directives; otherwise the
directives given by the liquidation committee shall prevail.
(2) The liquidator may summon general meetings of the
creditors or contributories for the purpose of ascertaining the ir
wishes, and it shall be his duty to summon meetings at such tim es
as the creditors or contributories, by resolution, either at th e
meeting appointing the liquidator or otherwise, may direct, or
whenever requested in writing to do so by one-fourth in value of
the creditors or contribut ories, as the case may be.
(3) The liquidator may apply to the court for directions in
relation to any particular matte r arising under the winding up.
(4) If any person is aggrieved by any act or decision of the
liquidator, that person may apply to the court and the court ma y
confirm, reverse or modify the act or decision complained of, a nd
make such order on the matter as it thinks just.
Books to be kept
by liquidator.
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