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(1)Where a bankruptcy order has been made otherwise than on a debtor's petition, the bankrupt shall submit a statement of his affairs to the official receiver before the end of the period of 21 days beginning with the commencement of the bankruptcy.
(2)The statement of affairs shall contain—
(a)such particulars of the bankrupt's creditors and of his debts and other liabilities and of his assets as may be prescribed, and
(b)such other information as may be prescribed.
(3)The official receiver may, if he thinks fit—
(a)release the bankrupt from his duty under subsection (1), or
(b)extend the period specified in that subsection ;
and where the official receiver has refused to exercise a power conferred by this section, the court, if it thinks fit, may exercise it.
(4)A bankrupt who—
(a)without reasonable excuse fails to comply with the obligation imposed by this section, or
(b)without reasonable excuse submits a statement of affairs that does not comply with the prescribed requirements,
is guilty of a contempt of court and liable to be punished accordingly (in addition to any other punishment to which he may be subject).
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