Abstract

This article examines the negative decisions of the Land Registrar in the land registration procedure, focusing on his authority to cancel and reject applications for land registration and objections, as well as the legality safeguards governing the exercise of such authority. It addresses the issue of achieving a balance between the effectiveness of the procedure and the protection of the rights and legal positions of the parties. The study adopts both analytical and descriptive approaches to examine the relevant legal provisions and judicial precedents. It concludes that, although the Land Registrar’s authority is important for ensuring the seriousness and expediting the procedure, it raises issues concerning the limits of examining evidence and documents and the scope of his discretionary power. The study also highlights the importance of notice and service, compliance with statutory time limits, and the duty to provide reasons, as well as the need to strengthen judicial review, clarify legal provisions, and harmonize judicial practice in order to reinforce land security.

Keywords

Land Registration; Land Registrar; Negative Decisions; Cancellation of the Application; Rejection of Objection; Judicial Review.