MISC
The suit is time-barred as it was filed after the aggregate limitation period (original plus permissible extension) expired. The Minister's extension beyond the statutory maximum was ultra vires and ineffectual. Legal disability was not pleaded as a ground for exemption in the Plaint and cannot be raised by submissions. Since limitation goes to jurisdiction, the suit is dismissed.
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- Limitation period
- Extension of time
- Legal disability
- Breach of duty of care