Rectification of errors apparent on the face of record allows authorities to correct manifest errors within prescribed timeframes, respecting natural justice. Authorities that issued decisions, orders, notices, certificates or other documents may rectify any error apparent on the face of the record on their own motion or when notified by an authorised officer or the affected person, subject to a statutory time limit and an exception allowing correction of purely clerical or arithmetical slips. Where a rectification would adversely affect a person, the authority must follow the principles of natural justice.
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Rectification of errors apparent on the face of record allows authorities to correct manifest errors within prescribed timeframes, respecting natural justice.
Authorities that issued decisions, orders, notices, certificates or other documents may rectify any error apparent on the face of the record on their own motion or when notified by an authorised officer or the affected person, subject to a statutory time limit and an exception allowing correction of purely clerical or arithmetical slips. Where a rectification would adversely affect a person, the authority must follow the principles of natural justice.
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