Charities Act, 1973

Power of Board to make certain vesting orders in relation to leases pursuant to Leases for Schools (Ireland) Act, 1881, and other leases for charitable purposes.

6.—(1) Where on an application made by a person having an interest in relation to land comprised either in a lease made pursuant to the Leases for Schools (Ireland) Act, 1881, or in any other lease made for a charitable purpose, the Board is satisfied that—

(a) the person entitled to the lessor's interest in such lease is unknown or cannot be found, and

(b) the applicant has taken all reasonable steps to ascertain the identity or whereabouts of such person,

subject to subsection (3), the Board may, if they think fit, make an order under this section.

(2) An order under this section shall be under the seal of the Board and shall vest in the person or persons specified in the order the land comprised in the lease to which the application relates both for such estate or interest and in trust for such charitable purpose as may be so specified, together with, or freed and discharged from, such rights or liabilities connected with the land as may be so specified.

(3) An order under this section shall not be made until the expiration of two months after public notice of the proposal to make it has been given in such manner as the Board consider most effectual for ensuring publicity thereof and for bringing the proposal to the attention of persons interested.