(1) The Bankruptcy Inspector and his assistants shall follow the instructions of the Official Assignee, subject to the directions and control of the Court.

(2) Subject to the provisions of this Act, it shall be the duty of the Bankruptcy Inspector or his assistants -

(a) to seize the property of the bankrupt pursuant to a warrant issued by the Court under section 27,

(b) to take an inventory of and report on the bankrupt's property,

(c) to take possession of the property of an arranging debtor pursuant to section 100, and to take an inventory of and report on the property,

(d) to do such other things as may be directed by the Court or the Official Assignee.