Singapore legislation
Section 39
Section 39
Control of trustee by Official Assignee
(1)
The Official Assignee shall take cognizance of the conduct of a trustee in the administration of the estate of a bankrupt.
(2)
If the trustee does not faithfully perform his duties or duly observe all the requirements imposed on him by this Act, the rules or any other written law with respect to the performance of his duties, or if any complaint is made to the Official Assignee by any creditor or bankrupt in regard thereto, the Official Assignee shall inquire into the matter and take such action thereon as he may think expedient.
(3)
The Official Assignee may —
at any time require a trustee to answer any inquiry in relation to his administration of the estate of a bankrupt; and
direct an investigation to be made of the books and vouchers of the trustee.
(4)
It shall be the duty of the trustee —
to furnish the Official Assignee with such information;
to produce to the Official Assignee, and permit inspection by the Official Assignee of, such books, papers and other records; and
to give the Official Assignee such other assistance,as the Official Assignee may reasonably require for the purpose of enabling him to carry out his functions in relation to the bankruptcy.
(5)
The Official Assignee may, having regard to the results of any inquiry or investigation made under this section, apply to the court for the removal of the trustee.