Section 590 CAMA 2020
Section 590 Companies and Allied Matters Act is about Exercise and control of liquidator’s powers. It is under Chapter 21 (Winding-up by the court jurisdiction) of the Act.
(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the liquidator of a company being wound up by the Court shall, in the administration and distribution of the assets of the company among its creditors, have regard to directions given by resolution of the creditors or contributories at any general meeting, or by the Committee of Inspection and directions given by the creditors or contributories at any general meeting shall, in case of conflict, override directions given bythe Committee of Inspection.
(2) The liquidator may summon general meetings of the creditors or contributories for the purpose of ascertaining their wishes, and it shall be his duty to summon meetings at such times as the creditors or contributories by resolution either at the meeting appointing the liquidator or otherwise, may direct, or whenever requested in writing to do so by one tenth in value of the creditors or contributories, as the case maybe.
(3) The liquidator may apply to the Court in the manner prescribed for directions in relation to any particular matter arising under the winding-up.
(4) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the liquidator shall use his own discretion in the management of the estate and its distribution among the creditors.
(5) Any person aggrieved by an act or decision of the liquidator, may apply to the Court for such order as it deems just and the Court may confirm,reverse, or modify the act or decision.
