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What instruments are to be drawn only by way of authentic document.— The instruments mentioned below shall be proved only by authentic document and no other evidence is admissible to prove them:— (a) Public will; (b) Record of printed open will; (c) Record of approval of the closed will; (d) Record of the opening of the closed will; (e) Instrument of consent to the will by the spouse of the testator or the testatrix; (f) Instrument of revocation of will; (g) Instrument of rehabilitation of a person unworthy to succeed; (h) Instrument of renunciation of inheritance; (i) Instrument of declaration of heirship; (j) Instrument of ante nuptial agreement; (k) Deed of adoption under the law in force in Goa; (l) Special Power of Attorney for acts to be done under this Act; (m) Instrument of declaration of the option exercised under clauses (c) and (d) of sub- section (4) of section 1. 11[307A. Jurisdiction to draw instruments and deeds.— The Special Notary shall have jurisdiction to draw instruments and deeds including wills as below:— (i) The Special Notary having jurisdiction over the place where the succession opens shall be competent to draw deed of declaration of heirship and deed of renunciation. (ii) The Special Notary having jurisdiction over the place of permanent residence of the Testator/Testatrix, Donor or the executing party shall draw a will, consent or power of attorney respectively: Provided that whenever owing to medical disability condition the Testator/ Testatrix is admitted to hospital or restricted at a place other than his permanent residence, then on production of valid medical documents, the will can be drawn by the Special Notary having jurisdiction over such place.] CHAPTER XVIII Books, Indices and Fire Proof Boxes