Singapore legislation
Regulation 11
of Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution (Personal Insolvency) Rules 2020
Regulation 11
Manner of making applications, etc.
Subregulation 1
The following applications must be made by originating application:
an application for an interim order under section 276 of the Act;
a bankruptcy application under section 307 or 308 of the Act;
an application for an order for the administration of the estate of a deceased debtor under section 419 of the Act;
unless otherwise provided in Part 3 or Parts 13 to 22 of the Act or these Rules, any other application under Part 3 or Parts 13 to 22 of the Act, these Rules or the regulations by which proceedings are commenced in Court.
Subregulation 2
Every application other than one mentioned in paragraph (1) must be made by summons unless otherwise provided in Part 3 or Parts 13 to 22 of the Act or these Rules.
Subregulation 3
Unless otherwise provided in Part 3 or Parts 13 to 22 of the Act, these Rules or the regulations or otherwise directed by the Court, every application must be supported by affidavit.
Subregulation 4
Every affidavit filed in accordance with paragraph (3) is prima facie evidence of the statements in the affidavit.