371 Re-direction of bankrupt’s letters, etc. E+W
(1)Where a bankruptcy order has been made, the court may from time to time, on the application of the official receiver or the trustee of the bankrupt’s estate, order [F1a postal operator (within the meaning of [F2Part 3 of the Postal Services Act 2011])] to re-direct and send or deliver to the official receiver or trustee or otherwise any postal packet (within the meaning of M1[F1that Act] ) which would otherwise be sent or delivered by [F1the operator concerned] to the bankrupt at such place or places as may be specified in the order.
(2)An order under this section has effect for such period, not exceeding 3 months, as may be specified in the order.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 371 substituted (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(4), Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 20; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42)
F2Words in s. 371(1) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), ss. 91, 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 125; S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3 (with arts. 4, 5)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 371 applied with modifications by S.I. 1986/1999, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. II
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