# Tithe Act 1918 (repealed 19.11.1998), Section 8: Statutory declaration for purpose of redemption.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) For the purposes of the redemption of tithe rentcharge the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries may require the owner of the rentcharge to make a statutory declaration stating—
(a) the nature and extent of his estate and interest in the rentcharge;
(b) the date and short particulars of the instrument under which his estate or interest is derived;
(c) the names and addresses of the trustees, if any, under such instrument; and
(d) the incumbrances, if any, affecting the rentcharge;
and the Board may accept a declaration made under this section for the purpose of the redemption.
(2) If the owner of a rentcharge fails to make a declaration as required in pursuance of this section the Board may direct the redemption money for the rentcharge to be paid into court as in a case where the owner is only entitled thereto for a limited estate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo5/8-9/54/section/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tithe-act-1918-repealed-19111998/section-8
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