Release of land from attachment by persons interested

(1) It shall be lawful for any person claiming an interest in land which has been or is about to be, attached, to obtain its release by paying the arrears, interest thereof and cost incurred on such attachment. (2) Any tenant making a payment under sub-section (1) may deduct such sum paid from any rent then or afterwards due by him to the defaulter. (3) If such sums are paid by a bonafide mortgagee or other encumbrancer upon the property or by any person not being in possession thereof but bonafide claiming an interest therein adverse to the defaulter, the amounts paid shall be a charge upon the land.