What does it mean if I receive a notice from the Registrar General that a Caveat has been recorded on the folio of the Register for my land?
The Registrar General is required to send a notice to the registered proprietor when a Caveat is recorded against the relevant folio of the Register. This makes the registered proprietor aware of the caveat, provides the opportunity to take any necessary steps to have the Caveat removed and, if necessary, seek legal advice. The Registrar General does not have the legal authority to ensure that the caveator is entitled to the particular estate or interest claimed and Section 74Q of the Real Property Act 1900 does not require the Registrar General to do so. Any objection to a Caveat is a matter for resolution between the parties or through the Supreme Court. The registered proprietor has the option of applying to the Supreme Court for an order for withdrawal of a Caveat that was lodged without reasonable cause. The Court may also order the payment of compensation by the caveator to a person who suffers a pecuniary loss because of a Caveat.
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