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					<dc:description>These Rules are made under the Land Registration Act 2002 (2002 c. 9) (the Act). The Act repeals the Land Registration Act 1925 (1925 c. 21). These Rules perform a similar function to the Land Registration Rules 1925 (S.R. &amp; O. 1925/1093) made under the Land Registration Act 1925.</dc:description>
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