SCHEDULES

C1SCHEDULE 4Alteration of the register

Annotations:
Modifications etc. (not altering text)

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1

This paragraph applies to the power under paragraph 2, so far as relating to rectification.

2

If alteration affects the title of the proprietor of a registered estate in land, no order may be made under paragraph 2 without the proprietor’s consent in relation to land in his possession unless—

a

he has by fraud or lack of proper care caused or substantially contributed to the mistake, or

b

it would for any other reason be unjust for the alteration not to be made.

3

If in any proceedings the court has power to make an order under paragraph 2, it must do so, unless there are exceptional circumstances which justify its not doing so.

4

In sub-paragraph (2), the reference to the title of the proprietor of a registered estate in land includes his title to any registered estate which subsists for the benefit of the estate in land.