Section 17: Limitation of suit against the National Centre.

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act. the provisions of the Public Officers Protection Act apply in relation to any suit instituted against the Director-General or an employee of the National Centre.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law or enactment, a suit shall not lie or be instituted in any court against the Director-General or an employee of the National Centre for any act done under this Act or any other law or enactment on money laundering or terrorist financing or of any public duty or authority or in respect of any alleged neglect or default in the execution of this Act or such other law or enactment, duty or authority, unless-
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(a) it is commenced within three months after the act, neglect or default complained of; or
(b) in the case of a continuation of damage or injury, within six months after its cessation.
(3) A suit shall not be commenced against the Director-General or an employee of the National Centre before the expiration of three months after written notice of intention to commence the suit shall have been served on the National Centre by the intending plaintiff or his agent.