What does 'if any' mean in the legal context below?
When the Registrar receives under subsection 33(1), 34(1) or 35(1)
or (2) an application or notice (as the case may be) from the payee
or payer of a registrable maintenance liability, the Registrar must,
make such variations (if any) to the particulars entered in the Child Support
Register in relation to the liability…
My interpretation would be that 'if any' means that there may be a possibility that the Registrar could decide not to make variations to the Child Support Register. Am I correct?
Thank you. Looking forward to your suggestions.
Best Answer
If any is being used as an ellipsis of If there are any. It's saying the Registrar must make variations if there are any variations, but it's entirely possible that there are not any variations to make.