Rectification of Error and Claims for Compensation

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1. Rectification of Errors – General

When it is brought to the attention of the Land Registry that an error has been made either in the register or the Land Registry map, the correspondence should be promptly brought to the attention of the Divisional Manager of the region concerned together with all relevant folios, instruments, maps, etc. A dealing number should be given immediately. No admission of error should be made until the matter has been fully examined. When the Divisional Manager has fully considered the matter he may consider it advisable in consultation with the Deputy Registrar, to have entered on the folio(s) affected an Inhibition as prescribed by section 121 of the Registration of Title Act, 1964, and should notify the parties affected of such entry in accordance with that section. It is also proper that regret should be expressed for the error made.

It should be also pointed out that rectification of error in the register or map can be effected in accordance with section 32 (1)(a) of the Registration of Title Act, 1964, [as amended by...