Appeal against extension of period to file proof of debt
62.—(1)  A creditor who —
(a)has made an application to the Official Assignee to extend the time specified in the notice mentioned in section 290(2) of the Act within which the creditor is required to file a proof of debt; and
(b)is dissatisfied with the Official Assignee’s decision on the application,
may apply to the Court to reverse or vary the decision.
(2)  An application under paragraph (1) must be made not later than 21 days after the date of the decision being appealed against.
(3)  The affidavit supporting the application must state the reasons for the application.
(4)  A sealed copy of the application under paragraph (1) and a copy of the affidavit supporting the application must be served personally on the Official Assignee unless otherwise agreed in writing between the Official Assignee and the creditor making the application.
(5)  The Official Assignee must, within 14 days after receiving a copy of the application under paragraph (1), file an explanation in the form of a report of the basis for the Official Assignee’s decision that is the subject of the application.
(6)  On hearing an application under paragraph (1), the Court may —
(a)confirm, reverse or modify the decision of the Official Assignee; or
(b)give such directions to the Official Assignee or make such order as the Court thinks fit.