MAITIRA WASINGE RULING ON S
The suit is time-barred because the Minister's order enlarging time was issued after the maximum period allowed by law had expired. The Minister cannot grant an extension beyond one-half of the prescribed limitation period, and such extension must run immediately after the original period. The plaintiff failed to file within the statutory and extended periods, and the suit is incompetent for want of limitation.
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- Limitation of actions
- Extension of time
- Tort claims
- Ministerial discretion
- Dismissal for limitation