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Paragraph 10

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(1)

This paragraph applies where the Department—

(a)

acts as trustee of any property for a charity, and

(b)

is of the opinion that the official custodian should so act in exercise of any function conferred on him by or under this Order.

(2)

The Department may by order transfer to the official custodian any such property, and any rights and liabilities to which the Department is entitled or subject in connection with that property.

(3)

Sub-paragraph (2)—

(a)

has effect in relation to property, rights or liabilities to which it applies in spite of any provision (of whatever nature) which would prevent or restrict the transfer of the property, rights or liabilities otherwise than under that sub-paragraph; but

(b)

does not apply to rights or liabilities under a contract of employment.

(4)

The Statutory Rules (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (NI 12) shall not apply to any order made under sub-paragraph (2).