Section 2: Definitions. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires,―

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This section defines the following terms used in The Notaries Ordinance, 1961: • Legal practitioner — a legal practitioner as defined in the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973 (XXV of 1973);] • notary — a person appointed as such under this Ordinance: 4 * * * * * * * • prescribed — prescribed by rules made under this Ordinance; • Register — a Register of Notaries to be maintained under section 4. 5 This is the official statutory text, shown as written — it is not a paraphrase or a legal opinion. Consult a verified lawyer to see how it applies to your specific situation.

2. Definitions. In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires,― (a) “instrument” includes every document by which any right or liability is, or purports to be, created, transferred, modified, limited, extended, suspended, extinguished or recorded; 3[(b) “Legal practitioner” means a legal practitioner as defined in the Legal Practitioners and Bar Councils Act, 1973 (XXV of 1973);] (c) “notary” means a person appointed as such under this Ordinance: 4 * * * * * * * (d) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Ordinance; (e) “Register” means a Register of Notaries to be maintained under section 4. 5

Effective date: 1961-01-01

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