Debtors petition

• A debtor files a Statement of Affairs with Official Receiver prior filing petition in court.
• Official Receiver issues certificate and files it with the court.
• Courts make a Receiving Order and the Official Receiver is appointed Receiver.
• The Official Receiver proceeds under the Bankruptcy Act, Cap 25 R.E 2002 and Bankruptcy Rules to liquidate the debtors Estate.

Creditors Petition

• Creditors petition the court to have the Receiving Order made in respect of the debtors estate.
• Official Receiver issues certificate and files it with the court.
• Courts make a Receiving Order and the Official Receiver is appointed Receiver.
• The Official Receiver proceeds under the Bankruptcy Act, Cap 25 R.E 2002 and Bankruptcy Rules to liquidate the debtors Estate.