Molata v Lakaje and Others (25181/2014)
Molata v Lakaje and Others (25181/2014) [2016] ZAGPJHC 116 (26 May 2016)
The court found that the title deed for the property was erroneously issued to the First Respondent and her late husband, who were not permit holders. The Director-General's powers do not extend to cancelling a title deed; only a court may do so. The applicant, as the son of the original permit holder, has a legitimate claim to have the title deed cancelled and an inquiry held to determine the rightful claimant. The First Respondent did not assert any entitlement to ownership and failed to provide evidence to challenge the applicant's claim. The only factual dispute—residence at the property—…
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- Title Deed Cancellation
- Conversion Of Rights Act
- Permit Holder Entitlement
- Administrative Inquiry
- Perjury In Affidavit