South Australian Current Acts

REAL PROPERTY ACT 1886 - SECT 210

210—Persons claiming may, before taking proceedings, apply to the Registrar-General for compensation

Any person sustaining loss or damage in any case in which he shall be entitled to institute proceedings to recover compensation against the Registrar-General as nominal defendant, may, before commencing such proceedings, make application in writing to the Registrar-General, for compensation, and such application shall be supported by affidavit or declaration. If the Registrar-General admits the claim, or any part thereof, and certifies accordingly, the Treasurer may—

            (a)         where the amount that the Registrar-General admits does not exceed $20 000—on receipt of written authority under the hand of the Crown Solicitor; or

            (b)         where the amount that the Registrar-General admits exceeds $20 000—on receipt of a warrant under the hand of the Governor and countersigned by the Attorney-General,

pay the amount out of the Assurance Fund.