Glebe Act, 1851

Enabling Surrender of Glebe Lands.

XLVIII. That it shall be lawful for any Incumbent having unnecessary Glebe Lands subject to a Rent or Reservation, by and with the Consent of the Bishop of the Diocese and Archbishop of the Province, signified in Writing under Hand and Seal, and registered as aforesaid, or by Endorsement on the Deed or Instrument herein-after mentioned, and by the Consent of the Person for the Time being entitled to the Rent or Reversion of the said Lands, and competent to consent thereto, to surrender same or any Portion thereof, by a Deed or Instrument in Writing, to be registered in the Registry of the Diocese aforesaid, and thereupon such Lands so surrendered shall cease to be Glebe Lands from thenceforth for ever.