Evidence on application by Official Assignee
42.—(1)  Where evidence is to be given by the Official Assignee in support of any of the following applications made by the Official Assignee, the evidence may, instead of being given by affidavit, be given by the Official Assignee’s report to the Court:
(a)an application for directions;
(b)an application for leave, or for an extension of time to apply for leave, to disclaim a lease;
(c)an application to reverse or modify any previous act or decision of the Official Assignee;
(d)an application to vary a bankrupt’s monthly contribution and target contribution;
(e)an application to commit a debtor, bankrupt or other person;
(f)an application for an order under section 438(3) of the Act.
(2)  The Official Assignee’s report is prima facie evidence of the matters contained in the report.