143CRecorder may correct errors on plans

143C Recorder may correct errors on plans

[Section 143C Inserted by No. 48 of 1990, s. 17 ]

(1)  [Section 143C Subsection (1) amended by No. 36 of 2012, s. 46, Applied:13 Nov 2012] The Recorder may, of the Recorder's own motion, correct an error on a plan or accompanying document deposited or lodged with the Recorder in accordance with this or any other Act.

(2)  The Recorder may, before correcting an error, give, to such people as the Recorder considers appropriate, at least 7 days written notice of the Recorder's intention to correct the error.

(3)  [Section 143C Subsection (3) substituted by No. 36 of 2012, s. 46, Applied:13 Nov 2012] A person may object to the correction proposed to be made by the Recorder before the end of the period specified in the notice given under subsection (2) .

(3A)  [Section 143C Subsection (3A) inserted by No. 36 of 2012, s. 46, Applied:13 Nov 2012] An objection must be in writing and state the grounds on which it is based.

(4)  On receipt of an objection the Recorder may –

(a) decide not to make the proposed amendment; or

(b) amend the plan or accompanying document in accordance with the objection; or

(ba) [Section 143C Subsection (4) amended by No. 36 of 2012, s. 46, Applied:13 Nov 2012] amend the plan in accordance with the notice given under subsection (2) ; or

(c) reject the plan and any accompanying document.

(5)  If the Recorder amends a plan without the approval of the person who deposited or lodged it the Recorder shall add to the plan a note to the effect that it has been amended by the Recorder.