Section 131: Inspection of property

131. Inspection of property (1) The Judge before whom the application is made, or the Court, may appoint a competent person and order that the property be inspected by him. (2) The person appointed under subsection (1) shall, after inspection of the property and examination of the books, make a report about— (a) the monthly amount of wages and salary according to the pay book; (b) the practical reductions that may be made without detriment to the property; (c) the weekly amount required for provisions; and (d) any other items of expenditure that may be necessary to prevent the property from deteriorating in value. (3) The report shall be verified by affidavit of the person making it, and its costs shall be defrayed by the person applying for the sequestration, but shall be made costs of sequestration if a sequestration is ordered. (4) The Judge or Court may call for and obtain information from such parties as the Judge or Court thinks fit.