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17(1)The Public Guardian must cancel the registration of an instrument as a lasting power of attorney on being satisfied that the power has been revoked—U.K.
(a)as a result of the donor's bankruptcy[F1or a debt relief order (under Part 7A of the Insolvency Act 1986) having been made in respect of the donor], or
(b)on the occurrence of an event mentioned in section 13(6)(a) to (d).
(2)If the Public Guardian cancels the registration of an instrument he must notify—
(a)the donor, and
(b)the donee or, if more than one, each of them.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 1 para. 17(1)(a) inserted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 53(5) (with art. 5)