The execution of every application except an application by a solicitor, and of every instrument shall be attested by a witness. The execution of an application or an instrument by a blind or illiterate person shall be verified by affidavit of an attesting witness to the effect that it was read over and explained to such person and that such person appeared to understand same. The execution of an application or an instrument by a person by his/her mark, due solely to physical disability, shall be verified by affidavit of an attesting witness giving the reason for such execution. In any case where the attestation clause contains this information the Authority may dispense with such affidavit. The execution of an application or an instrument by other persons shall be verified by affidavit of an attesting witness whenever the Authority so requires. The affidavit of the attesting witness may be in Form 20.
S.I. No. 483/2012
Land Registration Rules 2012
7 December 2012
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