address is stated in a proof of claim duly filed, then at the address so stated.

(f) Notices to creditors' committee.-Notwithstanding the foregoing subdivisions, if a creditors' committee has been elected, the court may order that notices required by clauses (2), (3), and (6) of subdivision (a) be mailed only to the committee or to its authorized agent and to creditors who file with the court a request that all notices under these clauses be mailed to them.

(g) Notices to the United States.-Copies of notices required to be mailed to all creditors under these rules shall be mailed (1) to the district director of internal revenue for the district in which the case is pending and (2) whenever the schedules, the list of creditors, or any other paper filed in the case discloses a debt to the United States other than one for taxes, to the United States attorney for the district in which the case is pending and, if disclosed by the filed papers, to the department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States through which the bankrupt became so indebted.

(h) Notice by publication.-If the court finds that it is impracticable to give notice to creditors by mail as provided in this rule or that it is desirable to supplement such notice, the court may order publication thereof.

(i) Caption. The caption of every notice given under this rule shall comply with Rule 106 and shall also include all names used by the bankrupt within 6 years before the filing of the petition, as disclosed on the statement of affairs filed pursuant to Rule 108.

Rule 204. Meetings of creditors.

(a) First meeting.

(1) Date and place. The first meeting of creditors shall be held not less than 10 nor more than 30 days after the adjudication, but if there is an appeal from or a motion to vacate the adjudication, or if there is a motion to dismiss the case, the court may delay fixing a date for such meeting. The meeting may be held at a regular

place for holding court or at any other place within the district more convenient for the parties in interest.

(2) Agenda. The bankruptcy judge shall preside over the transaction of all business at the first meeting of creditors, including the examination of the bankrupt. He shall, when necessary, determine which claims are entitled to vote at the meeting and shall conduct the election of a trustee and, if one is held, the election of a creditors' committee.

(b) Special meetings.-The court may call a special meeting of creditors on application or on its own initiative.

(c) Final meeting.-The court shall order a final meeting of creditors in every case in which the net proceeds realized exceed $250 and shall mail a summary of the trustee's final account to the creditors with the notice of the meeting, together with a statement of the amount of the claims allowed. The trustee shall attend the final meeting and shall, if requested, report on the administration of the estate.

Rule 205. Examination.

(a) Examination on application.-Upon application of any party in interest, the court may order the examination of any person. The application shall be in writing unless made during a hearing or examination or unless a local rule otherwise provides.

(b) Examination of bankrupt at first meeting.—At the first meeting of creditors, the court shall publicly examine the bankrupt or cause him to be examined and may permit any party in interest to examine the bankrupt.

(c) Bankruptcy judge to preside.-The bankruptcy judge shall preside at any examination under subdivision (b) of this rule.

(d) Scope of examination.-The examination under subdivisions (a) and (b) of this rule may relate only to the acts, conduct, or property of the bankrupt, or to

any matter which may affect the administration of the bankrupt's estate, or to his right to discharge.

(e) Compelling attendance for examination and production of documentary evidence.-The attendance of any person for examination and the production of documentary evidence may be compelled in accordance with the provisions of Rule 916 by the use of a subpoena for a hearing or trial.

(f) Place of examination of bankrupt.-Without issuing a subpoena, the court may for cause shown and on such terms as it may impose order the bankrupt to be examined under subdivision (a) of this rule at any place it designates, whether within or without the district wherein the case is pending.

(g) Mileage.—A person other than a bankrupt shall not be required to attend as a witness before a bankruptcy judge unless his lawful mileage and fee for one day's attendance shall be first tendered to him. If the bankrupt resides over 100 miles from the place of examination when he is required to appear for an examination under subdivision (a) of this rule, he shall be tendered mileage allowed by law to a witness for any distance over 100 miles from his residence at the date of bankruptcy or his residence at the time he is required to appear for such examination, whichever is the lesser.

Rule 206. Apprehension and removal of bankrupt to compel attendance for examination.

(a) Order to compel attendance for examination.— Upon a verified application of any party in interest alleging (1) that the examination of the bankrupt is necessary for the proper administration of the estate and that there is reasonable cause to believe that the bankrupt is about to leave his residence or his principal place of business to avoid examination, or (2) that he has evaded service of a subpoena or of an order to attend for examination, or (3) that he has willfully

disobeyed a subpoena or order to attend for examination, duly served upon him, the court may issue to the marshal, or some other officer authorized by law, an order directing him to bring the bankrupt forthwith before the court. If after hearing the court finds the allegations to be true, the court shall thereupon examine the bankrupt or cause him to be examined as soon as possible, but, in any event, the examination shall be commenced within 10 days after he was taken into custody. If it is necessary, the court shall fix conditions for further examination and for the bankrupt's obedience to all orders made in reference thereto.

(b) Removal.-Whenever any order to bring the bankrupt before the court is issued under this rule and he is found in a district other than that of the court issuing the order, he may be taken into custody under such order and removed in accordance with the following rules:

(1) If taken at a place less than 100 miles from the place of issue of the order, the bankrupt shall be brought forthwith before the court that issued the order.

(2) If taken at a place 100 miles or more from the place of issue of the order, the bankrupt shall be brought without unnecessary delay before the nearest magistrate, referee in bankruptcy, or district judge. If, after hearing, the magistrate, referee, or district judge finds that an order has issued under this rule and that the person in custody is the bankrupt, or if the person in custody waives a hearing, the magistrate, referee, or district judge shall issue an order of removal and the person in custody shall be released on conditions assuring his prompt appearance before the court which issued the order to compel his attendance.

(c) Conditions of release.-In determining what conditions will reasonably assure attendance or obedience under subdivision (a) of this rule or appearance under subdivision (b) of this rule, the court shall be governed

by the provisions and policies of Title 18, U. S. C., § 3146 (a) and (b).

Rule 207. Voting at creditors' meetings.

(a) Right to vote; temporary allowance for voting purposes.-Except as hereinafter provided, a creditor is entitled to vote at a meeting if he has filed a proof of claim at or before the meeting, unless objection is made or unless the proof of claim is insufficient on its face. Notwithstanding objection to the amount or allowability of a claim for the purpose of voting, the court may temporarily allow it for that purpose in such amount as to the court seems proper.

(b) Majority vote; creditors with claims of $100 or less. The trustee and the creditors' committee, if any, shall be elected by a majority vote in number and amount of claims of all creditors who are present and voting in person or by proxy. A claim of $100 or less shall be included in computing the amount, but the holder of such a claim shall not be counted in computing the number of creditors voting.

(c) Creditors with secured or priority claims.—A creditor holding a claim which is secured or has priority shall be entitled to vote such claim only to the extent the claim exceeds the value of his security or the amount of his priority.

(d) Creditors excluded from voting.-The following creditors shall not be entitled to vote: a relative or affiliate of the bankrupt; a director or trustee or a stockholder, member, or officer of the bankrupt corporation; a general partner, limited partner, or person in control of the bankrupt partnership; or a person having an interest materially adverse to the estate.

Rule 208. Solicitation and voting of proxies.

(a) Definitions.

(1) Proxy.-A proxy includes a power of attorney, proof of claim, or other writing authorizing any person