Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

90.   Limitation

Where, after the commencement of this Act, any legal proceeding is commenced against the Authority for any act done under, or execution or intended execution of this Act, or regulations or of any public duty or authority imposed or conferred by this Act or any regulations, or in respect of any alleged neglect or default in the execution of this Act, such regulations or of any such duty or authority, the following provisions shall have effect despite anything contained in any enactment, that is to say—

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    (a)     the legal proceeding shall not be commenced until at least one month after written notice containing the particulars of the claim, and of the intention to commence legal proceeding, has been served upon the General Manager by the plaintiff or his or her agent;

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    (b)     the legal proceeding shall not lie or be instituted unless it is commenced within 12 months next after the act, neglect or default or damage complained of, or in the case of a continuing injury or damage within 6 months next after the cessation.