s 421 Taking of proceedings in name of proprietor, etc.
Any person or body in whom any alienated land, or any share or interest therein, is for the time being vested shall, on the application of any other person or body, and on receiving a proper indemnity therefor, be bound to allow the taking in his or its name of any legal proceedings which may be necessary or proper for the protection of any title or interest vested in or claimed by that other person or body.