44. Duties of Attestor
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A Notary Public attesting an instrument in terms of this Act shall—
instrument
“instrument” means a document having the effect of conveying title to and interest in any land parcel in the prescribed form.
satisfy himself regarding the identity of whosoever of the parties to the transaction and the witnesses, as are not known to him, by reference to their official indentity cards or such other means as may reliably reveal their identity ;
satisfy himself about the capacity of the persons who are parties to the instrument by reference to the records in the Title Registry or by reference to an extract from the relevant Title Register ;
Title Register
“Title Register” means the Title Register under the provisions of this Act. Annuat subscription of English Bills and Acts of the Parliament Rs. 885 (Local), Rs. | 180(Foretgn), payable to the SUPERINTENDENT, GOVERNMENT PuuLiCATIONS BUREAU, No. 32, TRANSWORKS House, Lorus Roav, CotomBo OF before 15th December each year in respect of the year following.
satisfy himself about the identity of the land and the
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;
State of the title dealt with in such instrument by reference to the Certificate of Title issued by the
Registrar of Title and to the records in the Title
Registrar of Title
“Registrar of Title” means any person appointed as Registrar of Title under this Act;
Registry.