1. In Rule 2 (1) (Interpretation)(1)—
(a)after the definition of “appurtenance”, insert—
““authorised user” means a person who has been authorised by the Registrar under Rule 31(5) to use the Land Registry computer system by way of the Land Registry direct access service for registration purposes;”;
(b)after the definition of “authorised user” insert—
““certificate” includes a land certificate and a certificate of charge;”;
(c)after the definition of “office copy”, insert—
““the Land Registry computer system” means the computer system operated by the Registry to enable creation of electronic documents and the electronic generation and communication of applications for first registration or registration of an authorised dealing with registered land;”;
(d)after the definition of “the Land Registry computer system” insert—
““the Land Registry direct access service” means the service provided by or on behalf of the Registrar which allows remote direct access by computer for the purpose of sending and retrieving information in respect of the Register;”;
Rule 2(1) was amended by paragraph 1 of the Schedule to S.R. 2000 No.165, S.R. 2002 No.229 and S.R. 2007 No.4.