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Bankruptcy Act 1924
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### Power to appoint interim receiver.
E.B.A., s. 8.
W.A., 1892, s. 10.
Tas., 1870, s. 12.
62. If it is shown to be necessary for the protection of the estate, the Court may, at any time after the presentation of a petition, and before sequestration—
(a) appoint an official receiver to be interim receiver of the property of the debtor, or of any part thereof; and
(b) direct the official receiver to take immediate possession thereof and to perform such duties in relation thereto as it thinks expedient or as are prescribed.