(E) Of the Controlling powers of Registrar and Inspector-GeneralCentral

Section 68 of The Registration Act, 1908

(1)Every Sub-Registrar shall perform the duties of his office under the superintendence and control of the Registrar in whose district the office of such Sub-Registrar is situate.
(2)Every Registrar shall have authority to issue (whether on complaint or otherwise) any order consistent with this Act which he considers necessary in respect of any act or omission of any SubRegistrar subordinate to him or in respect of the rectification of any error regarding the book or the office in which any document has been registered.

Summary

Sub-Registrars work under the supervision and management of the District Registrar.
The Registrar can issue orders to correct omissions or errors made by Sub-Registrars.
The Registrar can order errors in the registration books to be corrected.
All such orders must be consistent with the Act and can be issued after a complaint or voluntarily.

Practical examples

1A Sub-Registrar accidentally enters the wrong date on a document. The District Registrar receives a complaint and issues an order to fix the mistake in the book.

2A new Sub-Registrar is unsure of their duties, so the District Registrar issues a set of standard instructions to ensure the office runs correctly.

FAQ

1. Can a Registrar order a Sub-Registrar to fix a mistake under The Registration Act, 1908?

Yes, Section 68 of The Registration Act, 1908 gives the Registrar authority to issue orders to fix errors in the books or the registration office.

2. Does the Registrar supervise Sub-Registrars under The Registration Act, 1908?

Yes, Section 68 of The Registration Act, 1908 states that every Sub-Registrar must perform their duties under the control and supervision of the Registrar.

3. Can a Registrar issue orders based on a complaint under Section 68 of The Registration Act, 1908?

Yes, under Section 68 of The Registration Act, 1908, the Registrar can issue orders either after receiving a complaint or on their own initiative.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 68 of The Registration Act, 1908, a Registrar can issue an order to fix an error in which of the following?

Q2.Who has the authority to superintend and control Sub-Registrars under Section 68 of The Registration Act, 1908?

Q3.Under Section 68 of The Registration Act, 1908, any order issued by a Registrar must be what?

Q4.Does Section 68 of The Registration Act, 1908 allow a Registrar to act without a formal complaint?

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