40. Who may present instrument for registration,
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An instrument for conveying interest in a land parce! may be presented for title registration under this Act to the Registrar of Tithe by—
instrument
“instrument” means a document having the effect of conveying title to and interest in any land parcel in the prescribed form.
any person claiming any interest or benefit thereunder
;
any person having any interest in or charge on any land affected thereby ; or
land
“land” includes land covered with water, and any benefit arising out of any land, ail things attached to the earth or permanently fastened thereto;
any person attesting such instrument.
Form of instruments.
An. instrument may be presented for registration through post or under cover if it is accompained by the appropriate fee, if any.