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AI Summary of 100. Evidence of documents.

This provision establishes that any document bearing the central office's seal or stamp shall be accepted in evidence without the need for additional proof. This creates a presumption of authenticity that can streamline the evidentiary process.

Furthermore, documents signed by designated officials, such as the chief registrar, assistants, inspectors, or statutory auditors under this Act, will also be accepted as valid evidence unless there is contrary evidence presented. This clause is essential in facilitating compliance and ensuring the integrity of processes governed by regulatory frameworks.

Version status: In force | Document consolidation status: Updated to reflect all known changes
Version date: 21 September 2018 - onwards
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100. Evidence of documents.

Every document bearing the seal or stamp of the central office shall be received in evidence without further proof; and every document purporting to be signed by the chief or any assistant registrar, or any inspector, or statutory auditor or valuer under this Act, shall, in the absence of any evidence to the contrary, be received in evidence without proof of the signature.