SRI LANKA LAW COLLEGE

PRACTICAL TRAINING COURSE

Deed Book Questionnaire

J.B.Ragul
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A. Interpretation
1) What is a “Deed”?
A legal document that is signed and delivered, especially one regarding the ownership
of property or legal rights.
2) What is an “Instrument” under the provisions of;

a) Registration Documents Ordinance No.23 of 1927?

Unless the context otherwise requires, instrument means an instrument affecting
land and it is a legal document such as wills, decrees/orders of any court/authority
etc.
b) Registration of Title Act No. 21 of 1998?
Unless the context otherwise requires, instrument means a document having the
effect of conveying title to and interest in any land parcel in the prescribed form.
c) Apartment Ownership Law No.11 of 1973?
A condominium plan or a plan of re-division or amalgamation shall be deemed to be
an instrument affecting the land for the purpose of registration.
3) What are the requirements of a Deed under sections 2 Prevention of Frauds
Ordinance?
 Instrument must be in writing.
 It must be signed by either by the party making the same or by someone lawfully
authorized by such party.
 It must be signed in the presence of a licensed Notary Public and 2 or more witnesses.
 Notary and the witnesses must be present at the same time.
 The execution of the instrument must be duly attested by the Notary Public and the
witnesses.
4) What are the types of deeds?
 Deed of Transfer
 Conditional Transfer
 Deed of Gift
 Bill of Sale
 Lease Agreement
 Mortgage of Immovable property
 Deed of Revocation
 Mortgage of Movable property
 Deed of Rectification
 Deed of Release
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 Deed of Partition
 Deed of Renunciation
 Deed of Declaration under Apartment Ownership Law
 Mortgage Bond
 Transfer of land to a limited liable company
 Deed of Declaration
 Sale by Administrator
 Joint Last Will
 Sale by an Executor
 Last Will
 A Conveyance by an Executor to a devisee under a last will
 Codicil
 Sale under a Mortgage decree
 Transfer of a condominium property
 Deed of Gift subject to lift interest
 Sale Agreement
 Sale of an estate by an assignee of an insolvent
 Sale by the manager of property belonging to a lunatic
 Deed granting a right of way
 Transfer of a land by a person holding a Power of Attorney on behalf of the principal
5) What is a Deed Poll? What is an Indenture?
In a deed poll, only one party signs the deed. Eg:- Deed of Transfer.
Indenture is a deed between more than one party and both parties sign the deed. Eg:- Lease
Agreement.
6) What are the parts of a Deed?
 Exordium
 Recital
 Operative part
 Habendum Clause
 Covenant Clause
 Special declaration
 Testimonial Clause
 Schedule
 Witness clause
 Attestation
7) What are the functions of the following parts of a Deed?
a) Exordium
This is the formal commencement of a deed.
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b) Recital
The function of a recital is to set out the title of the parties to the property dealt with
and to indicate what is intended to be done by the deed.
c) Operative part
The operative clause relates to the granting of property (i.e. selling, leasing,
mortgaging, gifting or any other kind of disposal) to the Grantee by way of sale, lease,
gift or mortgage.
d) Habendum Clause
It refers to the extent of rights conveyed or granted by the grantor to the grantee.
e) Covenant Clause
Covenant is an agreement between persons entered into a deed whereby one person
promises the other that something shall be done or not done.
f) Special declaration
A special condition/conditions in a deed are included in this clause.
g) Testimonial Clause
In this clause, it states that the party or parties have signed the deed. It includes the
names of the executants, the date and the place of the execution of the deed. This clause
however varies depending on whether it is a deed poll or an indenture.
h) Schedule
This is the mode of description of lands in instruments.
i) witness clause
Underneath the schedule, the witnesses place their signatures. That is in a deed poll
the vendor, grantor or mortgagor and in an indenture both parties (lessor and lessee)
j) Attestation
The certificate by the Notary Public is the attestation. It is a part of the deed in which
the Notary Public certifies that correct procedure was adopted in executing the deed.
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B. Registration of Documents Ordinance No.23 of 1927 as amended by Registration

of Documents (Amendment) Act No.21 of 2022 & Registration of Title Act No. 21 of
1998
8) What are the drafting rules set out in the Registration of Document Ordinance?
 Every instrument (except a will) presented for registration shall contain an accurate
and clear description of the land i.e. its boundaries, extent, and situation specifying
the district and the village, pattu, korale, or other division of the district in which the
land is situated and in case the land is situated in any town, the name, if any, of the
street in which it is situated.

 If the land consists of a divided portion of a land, such portion shall be clearly and
accurately defined by its particular boundaries and extent.

 If the land consists of an undivided share in a land, the proportion which the share
bears to the entire land shall be stated, and a description of the entire land shall be
given as required.

 A person desiring to register a will shall give to the Registrar a written description of
the land affected thereby which shall comply with the provisions of subsections (1)
to (3) of this section.

 No instrument, other than a will, shall be registered except with the authorization of
the Registrar General.

 Where the description of the land is not contained in a schedule, a fee of five rupees
shall be payable for the registration in addition to any other fee which may be payable.

 There shall be typewritten or written in ink at the head of every instrument (except
a will) presented for registration a reference to the volume and folio in which some
earlier instrument relating to the same land is registered if such reference is known
to the notary who prepared the instrument, or, if the instrument was not prepared by
a notary, if such reference is known to the person presenting the instrument for
registration.

9) Draft an application under section 35 of the Registration of Documents Ordinance

where, the nature of the deed has been erroneously mentioned as “Deed of Gift”
instead of the correct nature of the deed “Deed of Transfer“ by the clerk who enters
the relevant particulars in the registers.
Attached in Annexure 1
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10) Explain the rules set out in the following sections under the Registration of Title
Act
a) Section 28
Transactions relating to land parcels registered under the Act, not to be entered
under Registration of Documents Ordinance.
b) Section 43
Every instrument conveying title under this Act should be in the prescribed form. It
should be signed by the parties and two witnesses and attested by Notary. If it is a
State land, by a Notary or by a public officer authorized to do so.
c) Section 45(2)(a)
Attes ter should forward instruments attested within seven working days to the
Registrar of Title who has the jurisdiction of the land.
The Registrar of Title shall record the receipt of such instrument in the books after
satisfying himself that the instrument has been drawn in accordance with the
provisions of this Act
d) Section 46
The Registrar of Title shall not register any instrument which purports to convey any
title or interest to a land parcel on the happening of any event, or the fulfilment of any
condition at any future time.
e) Section 47
Part of land parcel not to be transferred unless new registers are opened
f) Section 48
Except in accordance with the provisions of this Act, Instrument conferring co-
ownership invalid.
g) Section 57
Act expressly excludes the applicability of the provisions of the Prescription
Ordinance in relation to lands or interest in lands registered under this Act.
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C. Apartment Ownership Law No.11 of 1973

11) What are the contents of a Deed of Declaration under the following sections?
a) Sections; 3A (2) (j)
(i) a description, by reference to the cadastral map of the land parcel on which the
building is located and to which title is claimed, its boundaries, extent and
situation specifying the Administrative District Divisional Revenue Officer's
Division, village, ward, pattu, korale or other division or district in which the
land parcel is situated, and in case the land parcel is situated in a town, the name,
if any, of the street in which it is situated, together with the assessment number;

(ii) the name and address of the owner or owners of the Condominium Parcels;

(iii) the particulars of deeds, instruments or other documents and of other evidence
of title retted upon by the applicant in support of the claim to title;

(iv) a reference to the division, volume and folio in which the title is registered under
the Registration of Title Act, No. 21 of 1998 and, if the land parcel is not so
registered, a declaration to the effect that the land parcel is not so registered;

(v) the particulars of every encumbrance, lis pendens, seizure, order or decree
affecting the land parcel, to the knowledge of the applicant;

(vi) a description of the building, stating the number of storey and basement and the
number of Condominium Parcels;

(vii) the number or other symbol identifying each Condominium Parcel and a
statement of its location, floor area, number of rooms, any immediate common
area to which it has access, and any other information for the purpose of
identification, including corresponding information relating to an accessory
parcel, if any;

(viii) a description of the common elements of the Condominium Property;

(ix) a description of the accessory parcels of the Condominium Property, specifying

the Condominium Parcels they are made appurtenant to irrespective of whether
the accessory parcels are contiguous to the specified Condominium Parcels or
otherwise;

(x) the undivided share value of each Condominium Parcel in the common elements
of the Condominium Property;
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(xi) the percentage of the undivided share in common elements appurtenant to each
Condominium Parcel;

(xii) a statement of the purpose for which the building and each of the Condominium
Parcel is intended and restricted as to its use:

(xiii) a statement of account on the advances already drawn from the prospective
purchasers giving their names for allocation of Condominium Parcels in the
Condominium Plan;

(xiv) any further details in connection with the condominium property which the
applicant may deem desirable to set forth consistent with this Law;

(xv) any other information which may be required to be provided by or under any
written law;

(xvi) the signature of the owner or owners of the condominium property

b) Section 3B (2) (j)

In a Provisional Condominium Plan, a declaration by the applicant attested by a
Notary Public containing the requirement specified in paragraph (j) of subsection (2)
of section 3A.

c) Sections 3C (2) (k)

In a Semi Condominium Plan, a declaration by the applicant attested by a Notary
Public containing the requirements specified in paragraph (j) of subsection (2) of
section 3A.
D. Notaries Ordinance No.1 of 1907 as amended by Notaries (Amendment) Act No.31
of 2022
12) Explain the rules set out in section 31 of the Notaries Ordinance.
(1) The notary shall not divulge secrets the he gained due to the office he hold, without the
permission.
(2) He shall not attest any documents drawn by other person.
(3) The notary shall not require the signature of any party to the deed or document or their
finger print mark in any documents that is black or incomplete.
(4) The notary shall only authenticate or attest the documents that are only written or
printed on a durable parchment paper or blue sheet.
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(5) A deed should be written on an undivided paper or if it is written in more than one paper
number all the papers, place his signature on each such paper and cause the
executants or the parties to sign in all the papers and affix their thumb impression.
(6) He will only sign any instrument after the assurance of paying the stamp duty is provided.
(7) The Notary shall cancel all the stamps that are affixed in the instrument and which are
not impresses stamps.
(7A) The stamp duty is to be paid by the Notary and original receipt to be affixed to the
duplicate of the deed, copies to affixed to the original and protocol.
(8) Two witnesses essential for every deed.
(9) Party executing the deed should be known to notary or to two attesting witnesses.
(10) Where both person executing deed and attesting witnesses unknown to notary deed
not to be executed.
(11) The Notary has to read over and explain the deed to the parities.
(12) The Notary shall not sign any documents if the parties and witnesses have signed in his
present and present of each other and the Notary shall sign in front of them.
(13) Notary cannot attest a deed or instrument which he is a party.
(14) The Notary shall ascertain the full names of the executants before any witness or party
signs the document.
(15) If a party signs in any language other than the Notary is authorized to practice, he shall
write blow the signature mentioning that the specific signature is the signature of
such party. In case of thumb impression, he shall write as this is the thumb impression
of such party.
(15A) Executant, an attorney, authorized person to affix his finger impression to deed or
instrument in respect of an immovable property.
(16) The Notary shall not authenticate or attest any deeds affecting a land, except will or
codicil, if the land is completely described in the schedule.
(17) Registers in the land registry to be searched before executing deed affecting land
(18) Date of execution of deed to be inserted.
(19) The Notary shall not make any erasure, alteration, or interpolation in any deed or
instrument after the same has been signed by the executing party or parties.
(20) He shall without delay duly attest every deed or instrument which shall be executed or
acknowledged before him, and shall sign and seal such attestation.
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(21) Every such attestation shall be substantially in the form E in the Second Schedule, and
shall be legibly signed by the Notary in the language in which the deed or instrument
is written, and also with his usual signature if the language or form of that signature
be different from that in which such deed or instrument is written
(22) Deed not to be attested outside notary’s jurisdiction or in language other than that in
which he is authorised to practice
(23) The Notary shall number with consecutive integral numbers the documents executed
or acknowledged before him,
(24) The Notary shall carefully preserve as his protocol a draft or copy of every deed or
instrument executed or acknowledged before him
(25) When a deed is executed before more than one Notary, he notary who first attests such
deed or instrument shall comply with all the requirements of rule (20), and every
other notary attesting such deed or instrument shall comply with the requirements
of paragraphs (a) to (e) of the aforesaid rule and the provisions of paragraph (g).
Every Notary shall number the instrument. The first Notary to preserve the protocol.
(26) Duplicates of deeds to be transmitted to Registrar of Lands before the 15th day of the
following month. Or if no deed is executed, shall send a Nill list.
(27) Repealed
(28) Where any deed or instrument other than a will or codicil shall be executed or
acknowledged by two or more parties before more than one notary, the duplicate of
such deed or instrument shall be delivered or transmitted by the notary who first
attests such deed or instrument to the Registrar of Lands
(29) if a deed that affects a land situated in a district other than that in which the notary
before whom it is signed, and by whom it is attested, ‘shall reside, such notary, shall
on or before the fifteenth day of the month next following that in which the same was
deliver or transmit to the Registrar of Lands of the district in which such land shall be
situated a copy thereof certified by him.
(30) If the Notary attest any deed or instrument executed before him by means of an
attorney, he shall annex a certified copy of the power of attorney obtained from the
Registrar-General to the original, and true copies to the duplicate and the protocol
thereof.
(30A) It shall be the duty of every notary to submit for registration to the Registrar, every
deed or instrument attested by him before the expiry of thirty days from the date of
attestation thereof:
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(31) The Notary shall give one month’s notice to the High Court Judge in the judicial zone in
which he is authorised to practice, and also to the Registrar-General, of his intention
to change his office or to discontinue his practice.
(32) Whenever he shall change his office he shall without delay give notice of such change to
the Registrar of Lands of the district and the High Court Judge in the judicial zone and
the Government Agent of the administrative district in which his new office is
situated.
(33) When a deed transferring any immovable property is executed or acknowledged before
a notary, he shall use his best endeavours to obtain the title deed,
(34) In regard to any irregularity, error, or omission discovered or alleged to have been
discovered in the discharge of his duties as notary, and which appears to the
Registrar-General to be a violation of the law, give an explanation in writing when
required by the Registrar-General or by the Registrar of Lands.
(35) He shall cause his name, with the addition “Notary Public”, to be painted or affixed near
the entrance to his office or place of business
(36) If the Notary is not an Attorney-at-Law, He shall live and hold office at such Notary to
hold places as he may elect and Records to be kept at notary’s office.
13) What is the duty of a Notary before drafting a deed under Section 31(17)?
Before drawing a deed for an immovable property, Notary should satisfy himself of the title
of the property. Therefore, he shall search or cause to be searched the registers in the land
registry to ascertain the state of the title to such land and whether prior deed affecting any
interest in such land.
The Notary has to obtain the certified copy of the folio containing the last entry related to the
land. If any previous deed is registered, Notary shall write the number of the volume and
folio in the front of the new deed.
If the deed is for transfer, gift, exchange or will, Notary shall affix the passport size photos of
the parties and affix his seal on it.
The Notary shall he shall write on the front page of the deed his full name, number assigned
to the notary, address of his office and telephone number. If he is a legal officer working in
any organization, entity or company, he shall specify the registered address of such
organization, entity or company. If a party to the deed is a cooperate body, the Notary shall
keep a copy of the certification of incorporation other instrument establishing such
corporate entity and details of board of directors.
If the deed is related to trust, the Notary shall, state the names, addresses and national
identity card numbers of trustees who are acting under a Trust Deed and the provision of
such Trust Deed in the attestation, and retain a copy of the trust deed.
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14) Explain the section 31(18) of Notaries Ordinance

Notary should correctly insert the date of the execution of the deed, in every deed executed
before him in letters. It should be the date, month, year and the place where it is executed.
E. Powers of Attorney Ordinance No.4 of 1902 as amended by Powers of Attorney
(Amendment) Act No.28 of 2022.
15) List out the drafting rules set out in the Powers of Attorney Ordinance.
If a power of attorney is executed in Sri Lanka, it shall—
(a) be duly attested by a notary public in accordance with the Notaries Ordinance
(Chapter 107) and the Prevention of Frauds Ordinance;
(b) contain a description of the land or land parcel as the case may be, with metes and
bounds, and the extent, in the case of a land or land parcel;
(c) contain a description of the condominium parcel with other elements by which it can
be identified, and a description of the whole land where the condominium parcel
cannot be identified in the case of a condominium property;
(d) contain a reference to the volume and the folio in which the land or land parcel or
condominium parcel, relating to the transaction is registered in the case of a land or
land parcel or condominium parcel with prior registration;
(e) bear the left or right thumb impression of the grantor and where both thumbs of the
grantor are missing, the impression of any other finger from either the left or the right
hand of the grantor, in addition to his signature and where both his hands are missing,
he shall place his toe impression, in the presence of the notary public and the
witnesses; and
(f) be accompanied with a copy of the bio page of the passport, National Identity Card or
driving license of the grantor and attorney of such power of attorney certified by the
notary public.

If a power of attorney specified in subsection (1) is executed outside Sri Lanka, it shall—
(a) be duly executed before a person authorised under section 2 of this Act;
(b) contain a description of the land or land parcel as the case may be with metes and
bounds and the extent in the case of a land or land parcel;
(c) contain a description of the condominium parcel with other elements by which it can
be identified, and a description of the whole land where the condominium parcel
cannot be identified in the case of a condominium property;
(d) contain a reference to the volume and folio in which the land or land parcel or
condominium parcel relating to the transaction, is registered, in the case of a land or
land parcel or condominium parcel with prior registration; and
(e) be accompanied with a copy of the bio page of the passport of the grantor signed by
such grantor and a copy of the bio page of the passport, National Identity Card or
driving license of the attorney of such power of attorney certified by a notary public
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F. Wills Ordinance No.21 of 1844 as amended by Wills (Amendment) Act No.29 of

2022.
16) List out the drafting rules set out in the Wills Ordinance.
Capacity and Age: The testator (the person making the will) must be of sound mind and
of the age of 18 years or older.
Writing Requirement: The will must be in writing. Handwritten, typed, or printed
documents are typically acceptable.
Signature: The testator must sign the will at the end, or if they are unable to do so, they
may direct someone else to sign on their behalf in their presence and at their
direction.
Witnesses: The will should be signed in the presence of two or more competent
witnesses who are not beneficiaries under the will. These witnesses should also sign
the will to attest to its execution.
Revocation Clause: It is common to include a revocation clause in the will that explicitly
revokes any previous wills and codicils. This ensures that the most recent will is the
valid one.
Executor: The testator may appoint an executor in the will. The executor is responsible
for administering the estate according to the terms of the will.
Beneficiaries: The will should clearly identify the beneficiaries and specify the assets
or property being bequeathed to each beneficiary.
Specific Bequests: If there are specific items or gifts being left to individuals or entities,
these should be clearly described in the will.
Residuary Clause: The will may include a residuary clause that addresses any
remaining assets not specifically bequeathed. This clause can specify how the residue
of the estate should be distributed.
Contingencies: The will may include provisions for contingencies, such as what should
happen if a beneficiary predeceases the testator.
Appointment of Guardians: If the testator has minor children, the will can be used to
appoint guardians for them in case of the testator's death.
Attestation Clause: The will may include an attestation clause, which is a statement
signed by the witnesses confirming that they witnessed the testator signing the will.
Date: The will should include a date to indicate when it was executed.
No Duress or Undue Influence: The will should be created voluntarily and without
duress or undue influence from others.
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Safekeeping: It is advisable to keep the original will in a safe and accessible location,
such as with an attorney or in a secure vault.
G. General
17) What are the Essential clauses in a Last Will?
— Commencement
— Appointment of the executor/ executrix and trustee
— Specific legacies
— The devise in regard to the rest and residue of the testator’s estate
— The appointment of guardians and curators for minor heirs
— Testimonium Clause
— Witnesses Declaratory Clause
18) Explain at least 10 drafting rules.
- State accurately, clearly and concisely the intensions of the parties.
- Decide on the form the document is to take to record the transaction of the
parties.
- Prepare a skeleton of the form of document required for the particular
transaction (include the required documents, brief note of the rights and
duties contained in the document under each heading)
- Divide subject matter into major topics.
- Give appropriate headings.
- State dates, sums, and numbers in both figures and words.
- Exceptions and Reservations. (eg: Life Interest, Power of Revocation)
- A fair copy of draft should then be typed and studied carefully checking every
part of the document.
- All deeds are expressed in the third person, except last wills and power of
attorney, which are in the first person.
- A deed/ instrument should be written without punctuation except a full stop
at the end of paragraph.
- Registers at the Land Registry to be searched before drafting deeds.
- Prepare a pedigree before drafting a deed.
19) When should the following Deeds be used? And what documents would you call
for the drafting of the following deeds?
Deed of Transfer – Sale and purchase of an immovable property .
Docs: Previous deed, previous plans and new plans, extracts, ID copies, Local
Authority Documents.
Deed of Transfer of a Condominium property – Sale and purchase of condominium
parcel/s.
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Docs: Condominium Declaration, Previous deed, Previous plans and new plans,
extracts, ID copies, Local Authority Documents.
Executor’s Conveyance – Testamentary disposition (When there’s a Will)
Docs: Previous deed, Previous plans and new plans, extracts, ID copies, testamentary
case proceedings.
Administrator’s Conveyance - Testamentary disposition (When there’s no Will)
Docs: Previous deed, Previous plans and new plans, extracts, ID copies, testamentary
case proceedings.
Deed of Gift – Gifting a Land.
Docs: Previous deed, Previous plans and new plans, extracts, ID copies, Request
letter from the Donor.
Deed of Partition – Amicable Partition (among co-owners)
Docs: Previous deed, Previous plans and new plans, extracts, ID copies.
Agreement to sell – An agreement of future sale of a land.
Docs: Previous deed, Previous plans and new plans, extracts, ID copies, Agreement
conditions.
Indenture of Lease – To lease an immovable property.
Docs: Previous deed, Previous plans and new plans, extracts, ID copies, Agreement
conditions.
Mortgage Bond – Hypothecation of a land.
Docs: Previous deed, Previous plans and new plans, extracts, ID copies, Business
Registration (if a mortgagee is a company)
Last Will and Testament – Last Will of a person.
Docs: Previous deeds, Previous plans and new plans, extracts, ID copies, Request
from the executor about how the properties should be divided among his heirs.
Codicils – Supplementary to a last will.
Docs: Last Will, Previous deeds, Previous plans and new plans, extracts, ID copies,
Special Power of Attorney – Given to act on behalf of the Principal only for a specific act
or acts mention in the deed.
Docs: Previous deed, Previous plans and new plans, extracts, ID copies.
Deed of Exchange – If a person wishes to exchange his property with a property of
another, this could be executed.
Docs: Previous deed, Previous plans and new plans, extracts, ID copies.
Deed of Partnership – When number of persons carrying on a business in common with a
view of profit.
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Docs: Previous deed, previous plans and new plans, extracts, ID copies, Requirement
of the Partnership.
Deed of Declaration – Declaration of inheritance of an estate which is administrable value
below 4 million, Declaration of title be prescription, Declaration to connect folios,
Declaration of title by several deeds.
Docs: Previous deeds, previous plans and new plans, extracts, ID copies, proofs in a
declaration for prescription (water bills, electricity bills etc.)
Deed of Rectification – Rectification of an error of a deed.
Docs: Previous deed, previous plans and new plans, extracts, ID copies, proofs to
correct the errors.
H. Liabilities of a Notary.
20) Explain the penalty for breaches of rules in section 31 of the Notaries Ordinance.
The penalty for the breaches of rules set out in the section 31 is given in the section
34 of the Ordinance. It provides the following punishments after the summary trial before a
magistrate.
If he is in breaches of rule (1), (31), (32), after the summary trial shall be fined not
exceeding five thousand rupees, in addition to any civil liability he may incur thereby.
If he is in breaches of rules (2), (3),(6),(7),(11),(18),(21),(23), (24) or (30A) n after
summary trial before a Magistrate, be liable to a fine not exceeding twenty thousand rupees,
in addition to any civil liability he may incur thereby.
For any other rules set out in the said section, be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty
thousand rupees, in addition to any civil liability he may incur thereby.
But if the breach is against the rule (26), fails to transmit the duplicates of the deeds
to the land registry according to it, he shall be given notice by the Registrar-General with a
date, before which it should be rectified. If the notary still fails on Minister may, on
application made in that behalf by the Registrar-General, suspend the notary from his office
as notary.
If the notary still fails to submit the duplicates even after the time specified in the
suspension notice, shall be guilty of an offence and shall on conviction after a summary trial
before a Magistrate, be liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand rupees and the
Minister may, on application made in that behalf by the Registrar-General, cancel the license
of such notary.
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Annexure 1
5th September.2023
The Assistant Registrar General,
Assistant Registrar General’s Office,
Colombo.
Through: The Registrar of Lands,
Land Registry,
Gampola.
APPEAL UNDER SECTION 35 OF THE REGISTRATION OF DOCUMENTS ORDINANACE FOR
CORRECTION of ERROR
Division C VOLUME 58 FOLIO 220
No. and date of Deed: No.35 dated 5th September 2022
Name of Attesting Notary: Joseph Beneraj Ragul of Colombo
Nature of Deed: Deed of transfer
It is submitted that Deed No.35 dated 5th September, 2022 and attested by Joseph
Beneraj Ragul of Colombo Notary Public was tendered for registration on 12th September,
2022 under Day Book No.3465.
The Said Deed is registered in Division C Volume 58 and Folio 220 at the District Land
Registry, Gampola.
The Said Deed Deed was executed as an Deed of transfer and the it is well described
in the Deed as such.
The officials at the land registry, Gampola while registering the said Deed No.35 had
by an oversight had erroneously mentioned as “Deed of Gift” instead of the correct nature
of the deed “Deed of Transfer“.
I annex herewith the original of the said Deed No.35 and a photocopy of the said Deed
certified by me.
I shall thank you to direct the Rigistrar, Land Registry, Gampola to correct the said
error by changing the type of Deed to Deed of Transfer in the said folio C 58/220.
Thank you
Yours Faithfully
Joseph Beneraj Ragul
Attorney-at-Law
& Notary Public.