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Insolvency Act, 1936 (Act No. 24 of 1936)

155. Destruction of documents

 

(1) After six months have elapsed as from the confirmation by the Master of the final trustees' account in any insolvent estate, the trustee may, with the consent in writing of the Master, destroy all books and documents in his possession relating to the estate.

 

(2) After five years have elapsed as from the rehabilitation of an insolvent the Master may destroy all records in his office relating to the estate of that insolvent.

 

(3) This section shall apply to all insolvent estates which have been finally liquidated or are in course of liquidation at the commencement of this Act.