299. Restriction on appointment of liquidator by the company or board

Where an application under paragraph (c) of subsection (2) of section 298 has been made and served on the company, and is pending, a liquidator may not be appointed under paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (2) of section 298 except –

if the appointment is made within seven working days after the application is served on the company;

if the application was made by a creditor under paragraph (c) of subsection (2) of section 298, with the prior, written consent of that creditor;

with the permission of the court; or

as a replacement liquidator to fill a vacancy in the office of liquidator, where the previous liquidator was appointed in accordance with –