Section 143C of the Land Titles Act 1980 (Tas) does not empower the Recorder of Titles to correct an error made by the Recorder in processing a dealing where the deposited or lodged document contained no error. The appropriate power for correcting such errors is s 139, which expressly preserves accrued rights under s 139(2)(b) and requires the exercise of a discretion with procedural fairness to affected parties. An action taken under s 143C cannot be retrospectively justified under s 139 in court proceedings; a fresh application to the Recorder under s 139 is required.
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