(1) Where the Court makes a restraining order—
(a) no distress may be levied against any property which is specified in the restraining order except with the leave of the Court and subject to any terms the Court imposes; and
(b) if the restraining order applies to a tenancy of any premises, no landlord or other person to whom rent is payable may exercise a right of forfeiture by peaceable re-entry in relation to the premises in respect of a failure by the tenant to comply with a term or condition of the tenancy, except with the leave of the Court and subject to the terms the Court imposes.
(2) Where proceedings are pending before the Court in respect of property and the Court is satisfied that a restraining order has been applied for or made in respect of the property, the Court may stay the proceedings or allow the proceedings to continue.
(3) Before exercising a power under section 40G, the Court shall give an opportunity to make a representation to—
(a) the Director of Public Prosecutions; and
(b) a receiver appointed in respect of the property.
(Inserted by Act 18 of 2023)