36. A report made by the liquidator pursuant to section 271 of the Act shall state in narrative form the facts and matters which the liquidator is required or desires to bring to the notice of the Court.
Reports of liquidator to be filed in Court
37.—(1) The following reports to be made by the liquidator shall be filed in Court and a copy lodged with the Registrar of Companies and with the Official Receiver:
(a)
under section 271(1) of the Act — preliminary report in a winding up by the Court;
(b)
under section 271(2) of the Act — further reports in a winding up by the Court; and
(c)
under section 279(2) of the Act — report in relation to application to stay winding up proceedings.
(2) A further report made under section 271(2) of the Act shall not be open to the inspection of any creditor, contributory or other person unless the Court shall so direct.
Consideration of further report
38.—(1) Any further report made under section 271(2) of the Act shall be considered by the Judge in Chambers upon the application of the liquidator made by summons ex parte. The Judge may direct service of the summons upon any other person concerned.
(2) The liquidator shall personally or by counsel or solicitor attend when the report is being considered and give the Judge any further information or explanation with reference to the matters stated in the report which the Judge may require.