Section 53: Limitation of suits against the Agency

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law or enactment, a suit shall lie not against the Agency, a member of its Board, its Director-General or any other employee of the Agency for any act done in pursuance or execution of any public duty under this Act or any law or enactment, or in respect of any alleged neglect or default in the execution of any duty under this Act or such law or enactment unless it is commenced within one year after the act, neglect or default complained of, or in the case of a continuance of damage or injury, within one year after the ceasing thereof.
(2) A suit shall not be commenced against the Agency,a member of its Board, its Director-General or any employee of the Agency, before the expiration of a period of one month after written notice of intention to commence the suit shall have been served upon the Agency by the intending plaintiff, or his agent and the notice shall clearly and explicitly state:
(a) the cause of action;
(b) the particulars of the claim;
(c) the name and place of abode of the plaintiff; and
(d) the relief sought.