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For the purposes of any proceedings for, or relating to, the redemption of a corn rent annuity, the Commission may accept as sufficient evidence of the title to the annuity a statutory declaration by the person in receipt of the annuity or his solicitor, stating—

i

the nature and extent of such person's estate and interest in the annuity;

ii

the date and short particulars of the instrument under which his estate or interest is derived;

iii

the names and addresses of the trustees, if any, under such instrument; and

iv

whether there are any other interests affecting the annuity and, if so, the nature of them and how they arise:

Provided that the Commission if they deem it expedient may accept a statement in writing by some person in lieu of such a statutory declaration.