Section 10: Deeds to mention transcription of affidavit
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10. Deeds to mention transcription of affidavit
(1) No deed, whether authentic or under private signatures, witnessing
the sale or transfer of, or the constitution of any privilege, mortgage or servitude or right of use over, an immovable property the title to which is derived
from acquisition by prescription witnessed by affidavit of prescription, shall
be valid unless the affidavit is transcribed, and a reference to the particulars
of such transcription is endorsed on the deed.
(2) Any person who draws up a deed in contravention of subsection (1)
shall commit an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding 1,000 rupees.