43. relating to a land parcel
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Every instrument conveying title or any interest ina land parcel presented for registration under this Act shall be effected in the form prescribed for that purpose.
instrument
“instrument” means a document having the effect of conveying title to and interest in any land parcel in the prescribed form.
Instruments prepared under the provisions of subsection (1) shall be signed by the parties to the transaction and two witnesses and attested by a Notary Public, and in the case of State land, by a Notary Public or by any public officer authorised to do so, by or under any law.
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;