9 Power to Gaveller or Deputy Gaveller to refuse the registry of any transfer until the rent has been paid.U.K.
In case any rent, royalty, or other payment shall be due to Her Majesty, Her Heirs or Successors, in respect of any gale, quarry, or work at the time when a transfer of the gale or lease thereof shall be brought to the office of the Gaveller or Deputy Gaveller for registration, as by the said Act required, it shall be lawful for the Gaveller or Deputy Gaveller, if he shall think fit, to refuse to register such transfer until the whole of such rent, royalty, or other payment shall have been paid and satisfied; and in order that intending purchasers of any gale or lease may be able to ascertain whether any such rents, royalties, or other payments are in arrear, the Gaveller or Deputy Gaveller shall at all reasonable times, and without fee or reward, give to any person who may apply for the same a statement of the amount of rent, royalty, or other payments then due in respect of any gale or lease, or a certificate that no such rent, royalty, or other payment is due, and any such statement or certificate shall be conclusive as between Her Majesty, Her Heirs and Successors, and such intending purchaser, but not for any other purpose.