Singapore legislation
Section 21
Section 21
General duties of Official Assignee as regards bankrupt’s conduct and affairs
(1)
The Official Assignee shall have the following duties as regards a bankrupt:
to investigate the conduct and affairs of the bankrupt, and report to the court as to whether there is reason to believe that the bankrupt has committed any act which constitutes an offence under this Act or under section 421, 422, 423 or 424 of the Penal Code, or which would otherwise justify the court in refusing, suspending or qualifying an order for his discharge;
to make such other reports concerning the conduct of the bankrupt as the court may direct or as are prescribed;
to take such part as may be directed by the court or as is prescribed, in any examination of the bankrupt and other persons; and
to take such part and give such assistance in relation to the prosecution of any fraudulent bankrupt or any other person charged with an offence under this Act, as the court may direct or as is prescribed.
(2)
A report by the Official Assignee under subsection (1) shall in any proceedings be prima facie evidence of the facts stated in it.
(3)
In this section, the conduct and affairs of a bankrupt shall include his conduct and affairs before the making of the bankruptcy order against him.