(1) If an asset, liability, instrument or right is affected by a transfer order, any relevant statutory register is taken to have been updated to record the effect of the transfer order when the transfer order had its effect.
(2) If a statutory register is taken to have been updated under subsection (1), the relevant registrar:
(a) must in fact register the effect of the transfer order if requested in writing to do so by the purchaser or vendor; and
(b) may do so even if no such request has been made.
(3) On request by the registrar, the purchaser or vendor must give the registrar all documents and information the registrar reasonably needs in order to register the effect of the transfer order.
(4) In this section:
register the effect of the transfer order means:
(a) to record the documents and information necessary to show the effect of the transfer order; and
(b) to take any other action that is appropriate in consequence of the transfer order having had effect.
Example for definition register the effect of the transfer order , paragraph ( b)
If land is transferred it may be appropriate for the Registrar-General to issue a new certificate as to title.
"registrar" means a person who is required or authorised by law to maintain a statutory register.
"statutory register" means a register established under a law to register documents and information relating to, or otherwise record, transactions affecting assets, liabilities, instruments or rights.
Examples for definition statutory register
1 The land register under the Land Title Act 2000 .
2 The register kept by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles under the Motor Vehicles Act 1949.