Full Rejection - Return to Agent - FR TP

Process Steps

Additional Information

 1B Initial examination

1.1 Check sections A and B of the Post Intake Rejection Instructions form (and the LR34B(1), if necessary) have been completed, signed and, if applicable, has been authorised and the rejection code(s) from the Cool Ice list below has been identified on the form.

 Cool-ICE Rejection Reason Code List

Common rejection reasons

L02 - Wrong application type/wrong LR form used

L03 - Witness hasn't signed/witness not named or designed

L04 - Title number not narrated in deed

L05 - Incorrect title number narrated in deed

L06 - Signatory/attorney not named/capacity of signatory not stated

L07 - Deeds identified for burdens/servitudes not submitted and no explanation given and no good quality copy of the deed on the Deed Search Tool

L08 - Answer to burdens question on form is inconsistent with deeds submitted

L09 - Answer to servitudes question on form is inconsistent with deeds submitted

L10 - Extent deed not submitted

L11 - Cadastral unit overlap

L12 - Insufficient detail in plan/deed to identify plot/servitudes/burdens

L13 - LBTT requirements not met

L14 - Links in title question answered inappropriately - granter not registered proprietor

Application errors

L15a - Required Part B questions incomplete

L15b - Deed inducing registration not submitted

L15c - Application form not submitted

L15d - SAF form required - subjects in sasines/dual registration

L15e - Application must be made by grantee - FR

L15f - Dependent application

L15g - Information in form differs from information in deed/insufficient information in form/deed to proceed

Deed errors

L16a - Granter/grantee not sufficiently named/designed

L16b - Non-constitutive deed - Title Conditions Act

L16c - Granter no longer exists - deed in previous name of bank/building society

L16d - Deed not signed

L16e - Plan/annexation not signed/incorporated

L16f - Plan/annexation not attached

L16g - Deed not in statutory style/otherwise invalid - no operative words, etc.

L16h - Deed not capable of registration - deed already registered/non-registrable deed type

Plans/mapping errors

L17a - Tenement steading extent not provided/insufficient

L17b - Common areas not capable of being mapped

L17c - Plan/deed description insufficient to delineate plot on cadastral map - VR

L17d - Quantum of share not specified

Payment errors

L18a - No fee/fee insufficient

L18b - Invalid cheque

Other

L19a - Application withdrawn

L19b - Prescriptive claimant requirements not met

L19d - Miscellaneous 

L20a - Application created in error

1.1.1 If a DW is being rejected and is attached to an FR, TP or other DW that is not being rejected the LR34B(1) is completed.

1.2 Check the Rejection/Withdrawal letter is completed.

1.3 Return the application to the settler for correct procedures to be followed, if necessary.

Rejections should be processed expeditiously. Failure to do so could lead to misleading entries on systems and title sheet record.

1.4 Take on case on LRS under legal_cancel and open the application workdesk. 

1.5 Ensure that no further applications have been received subsequent to the instigation of rejection procedures. If any new applications are identified, refer back to settler adding a reason into the application workdesk notes and instructions.

1.6 Check mail log if necessary. 

1.7 Add UID numbers to Part C of the Post Intake Rejection Instructions form. 

 2B Returns log

2.1 Create an entry in the returns log (use only first UID number). 

2.2 Open returns log using unique logon, department and password. 

2.3 Click on create entry.

2.4 Click on cancellations.

2.5 Click on enter.

2.6 Complete all fields. 

2.6.1 The rejection code(s) selected from the picklist should match the rejection code(s) detailed in the Post Intake Rejection Instructions form.

 Cool-ICE Rejection Reason Code List

Common rejection reasons

L02 - Wrong application type/wrong LR form used

L03 - Witness hasn't signed/witness not named or designed

L04 - Title number not narrated in deed

L05 - Incorrect title number narrated in deed

L06 - Signatory/attorney not named/capacity of signatory not stated

L07 - Deeds identified for burdens/servitudes not submitted and no explanation given and no good quality copy of the deed on the Deed Search Tool

L08 - Answer to burdens question on form is inconsistent with deeds submitted

L09 - Answer to servitudes question on form is inconsistent with deeds submitted

L10 - Extent deed not submitted

L11 - Cadastral unit overlap

L12 - Insufficient detail in plan/deed to identify plot/servitudes/burdens

L13 - LBTT requirements not met

L14 - Links in title question answered inappropriately - granter not registered proprietor

Application errors

L15a - Required Part B questions incomplete

L15b - Deed inducing registration not submitted

L15c - Application form not submitted

L15d - SAF form required - subjects in sasines/dual registration

L15e - Application must be made by grantee - FR

L15f - Dependent application

L15g - Information in form differs from information in deed/insufficient information in form/deed to proceed

Deed errors

L16a - Granter/grantee not sufficiently named/designed

L16b - Non-constitutive deed - Title Conditions Act

L16c - Granter no longer exists - deed in previous name of bank/building society

L16d - Deed not signed

L16e - Plan/annexation not signed/incorporated

L16f - Plan/annexation not attached

L16g - Deed not in statutory style/otherwise invalid - no operative words, etc.

L16h - Deed not capable of registration - deed already registered/non-registrable deed type

Plans/mapping errors

L17a - Tenement steading extent not provided/insufficient

L17b - Common areas not capable of being mapped

L17c - Plan/deed description insufficient to delineate plot on cadastral map - VR

L17d - Quantum of share not specified

Payment errors

L18a - No fee/fee insufficient

L18b - Invalid cheque

Other

L19a - Application withdrawn

L19b - Prescriptive claimant requirements not met

L19d - Miscellaneous 

L20a - Application created in error

All entries (in the returns log) are stored on a database and searches can be run under several headings to trace the entry; in most cases the title number would be the main search criteria.


 3B Update CSR (FR only)

3.1 Access CSS and amend closing note to state that application is rejected.

3.2 Tab down to CSS maintenance routines and F5.

3.3 Tab down to create/amend CSS notes and F5.

3.4 Fill in required details.

3.5 F1 to amend and then arrow down to the end of the closing note and enter application rejected, the rejection date and the initials of the rejection officer then enter.

Where the search sheet was closed (short black note), the rejection officer must also re-open the search sheet. Where the case only affected part of the S of S (long black note), the search sheet status remains unaffected.

3.6 F10 to exit CSR.


 4B Update LRS procedure

4.1 Open LRS application workdesk.  

4.2 Change category to CP/CL/CI.

4.3 Open title workdesk.

4.4 Add rejection details to prefix field of property description in A section (right click for picklist and select for FR/TP applications (title sheet being cancelled)) and complete rejection reason and date.

4.5 Add N&I to title workdesk (right click for picklist and select cancelled title (FR/TP)) and complete all fields.

4.6 Score out the title number on the backing of deeds.


 5B Refer to plans (if necessary)

5.1 Enter note for plans officer in title workdesk. (right click for picklist and select cancellation instructions to plans).

5.2 Print name, sign and date Rejection Officer section of Post Intake Rejection Instructions form.

5.3 Refer to plans rejections officer under plans_cancel.

5.4 On return from plans, take on LRS under Legal_Cancel and check Plans Rejection Officer section of Post Intake Rejection Instructions form completed.


 6B Notification to agent

6.1 Identify location of scanned Rejection/Withdrawal letter, or scan and save letter to appropriate location as necessary.

6.2 Open notification handler system and log in.

6.3 Select Create Notification.

6.4 Select notification type Post Intake Rejection or Withdraw as appropriate.

6.5 Enter the application number

6.6 Upload the Rejection/Withdrawal letter with checklist and select submit.


 7B (Superseded following removal of rejection fee)

All steps superseded - proceed to Step 8. 


 8B Cancel title

8.1 Print L202C Add to Scan Request form.

8.2 Open the title workdesk on LRS. 

8.3 (This step no longer required.) 

8.4 In title workdesk click edit

8.5 Select close/cancel.

8.6 Click cancel and add date of rejection. 

8.7 Re-open application and return to title workdesk.

8.8 Click confirm in title workdesk and OK to validation prompt. 

8.9 Release application to despatch_cancel.

8.10 Take on case under despatch_cancel.

8.11 Click cancel in the application workdesk.

8.12 Print name, sign and date Post Intake Rejection Instructions form. 

8.13 If necessary, refer to instructions to cancel any shared plot application.

If a registered title is being cancelled the process steps for cancelling a registered title sheet should be followed.


 9B Send to scan

9.1 Photocopy any relevant forms/letters/documentation for scan

9.2 Number up folios.

9.3 Complete L202C Add to Scan Request form.

9.4 Send L202C Add to Scan Request form and copy documentation to scan.


 10B Return to agent

10.1 Identify documents on inventory (if submitted).

10.2 Return documents, forms, invoice and Rejection/Withdrawal letter with checklist to agent.




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