# The Local Authorities etc. (Miscellaneous Provision) (No. 5) Order 1974, Article 7: Romsey Cemetery


(1) In relation to the Romsey Cemetery the functions conferred by section 214 of, and Schedule 26 to, the Act shall be exercised by the District Council of Test Valley.
(2) All property and liabilities vested in the Parish Councils of Romsey and Romsey Extra for the purposes of such functions shall by virtue of this order be transferred to and vest in or attach to the said District Council, and—
(a) all contracts, deeds, bonds, agreements and other instruments subsisting in favour of, or against, and all notices in force which were given (or have effect as if they had been given) by, or to, the said Parish Councils in respect of such property or liabilities shall be of full force and effect in favour of, or against, the said District Council; and
(b) any action or proceeding or any cause of action or proceeding, pending or existing immediately before the coming into operation of this order, by, or against, the said Parish Councils in respect of such property or liabilities shall not be prejudicially affected by reason of this article, and may be continued, prosecuted and enforced by, or against, the said District Council.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1974/2044/article/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-etc-miscellaneous-provision-no-5-order-1974/article-7
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