Version Superseded: 25/01/2024
Point in time view as at 01/02/1991.
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986, Cross Heading: Appointment of patron of benefice which has no registered patron.
Where at the expiration of the registration period or at any subsequent time no person is registered as the patron of a benefice, then unless in relation to that benefice—
(a)a notice under paragraph 7 of Schedule 1 to this Measure has been served on any person by the registrar of the diocese in which the benefice is and either the period mentioned in paragraph 8 of that Schedule has not expired or an appeal under paragraph 9 thereof has not been determined; or
(b)the right of presentation to the benefice is exercisable by the personal representatives of a deceased patron,
the Diocesan Board of Patronage for the diocese shall become the patron of that benefice, and the registrar of the diocese shall register that Board as patron accordingly.
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