Section 3: Extension of limitation in affected areas.⸻Where a period of limitation within which

3. Extension of limitation in affected areas.⸻Where a period of limitation within which any suit, appeal or application could have been instituted, preferred or made, or any act or thing could have been done, by a person displaced from any area, or before a court or other authority situated in any area, expires while such area is an affected area, such suit, appeal or application may be instituted, preferred or made, or such act or thing may be done, by such person, notwithstanding anything contained in the Limitation Act, 1908 (IX of 1908), or in any other law for the time being in force, within six months of such area ceasing to be an affected area. Explanation.⸻Any person who was residing, carrying on business or working for gain, in any area, immediately before such area became an affected area, and has, while such area con tinues to be an affected area, left it and is, for that reason, unable to reside, carry on business or work for gain therein, shall, for the purposes of this section be deemed to be a person displaced from an affected area.

Effective date: 1965-01-01

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