# The Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979 (Commencement No. 10) Order 1996

S.I. 1996/2490 · made 25 September 1996

This Order brings into force on 1st April 1997 in the areas of the Counties of Ayr, Dumfries, the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright and Wigtown sections 2(1) and (2) and 3(3) of the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979. Section 2(1) and (2) provides for the circumstances in which an interest in land shall be registrable and section 3(3) provides that certain persons are to obtain a real right only by registration.

Made under: Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979 (Section 30)

## Introductory text

LAND REGISTRATION, SCOTLAND
Made 25th September 1996
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 30(2) of the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order:

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979 (Commencement No. 10) Order 1996.

## 2 

Sections 2(1) and (2) and 3(3) of the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979 shall come into force on 1st April 1997 in the following areas, for the purpose of registration of writs:–
(a) the County of Ayr;
(b) the County of Dumfries;
(c) the County of the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright; and
(d) the County of Wigtown.

## Signature

James Douglas-Hamilton
Minister of State, Scottish Office
St Andrew’s House,
Edinburgh
25th September 1996

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order brings into force on 1st April 1997 in the areas of the Counties of Ayr, Dumfries, the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright and Wigtown sections 2(1) and (2) and 3(3) of the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979. Section 2(1) and (2) provides for the circumstances in which an interest in land shall be registrable and section 3(3) provides that certain persons are to obtain a real right only by registration.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2490 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/land-registration-scotland-act-1979-commencement-no-10-order-1996
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