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In South Australia, when can the Registrar-General exercise the power to correct the Register Book under the Real Property Act 1886?

Correct Answer

D) When satisfied an error or omission exists, subject to protections for registered interests

The Registrar-General has power under the Real Property Act 1886 to correct errors or omissions in the Register Book, but this power is subject to statutory protections for registered proprietors and must not defeat an indefeasible title obtained in good faith.

Answer Options
A
Only when the Supreme Court has made an order directing that the correction be made
B
When satisfied an error exists, even if correcting it defeats the rights of a later bona fide purchaser
C
Only when the registered proprietor personally applies to have the entry corrected
D
When satisfied an error or omission exists, subject to protections for registered interests

Why This Is the Correct Answer

The Real Property Act 1886 (SA) lets the Registrar-General correct errors and omissions in the Register Book, but not in a way that prejudices rights acquired in good faith and for value on the faith of the register.

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Registrar-GeneralRegister Book correctionReal Property Act 1886
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