Plant Breeders' Rights Act, 1976 (Act No. 15 of 197636. Correction of errors |
| (1) | The registrar may authorize— |
| (a) | the correction of any clerical error or error in translation appearing in any plant breeder's right, the application for such a right or any document filed in pursuance of such an application, or the register; |
| (b) | the amendment of any document for the amendment of which no express provision is made in this Act; |
| (c) | the condonation or correction of any irregularity in procedure in any proceedings before him, if such condonation or correction is not detrimental to the interests of any person. |
| (2) | The registrar may exercise the authority under subsection(1) mero motu or upon request in writing. |
| (3) | Where the registrar intends exercising his authority under subsection (1) mero motu, he shall give notice of his intention to the holder of the plant breeder's right or the applicant for such right, as the case may be, and to any other person who appears to him to have an interest in the matter, and shall give such holder, applicant or person an opportunity of being heard before exercising his authority. |