Is PUBLIC AUTHORITIES PROTECTION ACT 1948 still in force?

Yes — PUBLIC AUTHORITIES PROTECTION ACT 1948 is currently in force.

When did PUBLIC AUTHORITIES PROTECTION ACT 1948 take effect?

PUBLIC AUTHORITIES PROTECTION ACT 1948 was first recorded in 1948.

How many sections does PUBLIC AUTHORITIES PROTECTION ACT 1948 have?

PUBLIC AUTHORITIES PROTECTION ACT 1948 contains 3 sections.

Where can I read the official version of PUBLIC AUTHORITIES PROTECTION ACT 1948?

The official text of PUBLIC AUTHORITIES PROTECTION ACT 1948 is published at lom.agc.gov.my.

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PUBLIC AUTHORITIES PROTECTION ACT 1948

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Type: Act
Status: In force
Enacted: 1948
Sections: 4
Languages: EN · MS

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About this act

PUBLIC AUTHORITIES PROTECTION ACT 1948 is Malaysia Act, cited as Act 198 1948, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1948.

Opening note

Preamble

An Act relating to the protection of persons acting in the execution of statutory and other public duties. [Peninsular Malaysia—19 August 1948; Sabah and Sarawak—25 February 1965] Short title

Section 1

This Act may be cited as the Public Authorities Protection

Act 1948.

Section 2

Protection of persons acting in execution of statutory or other public duty

Where, after the coming into force of this Act, any suit, action, prosecution or other proceeding is commenced in the Federation against any person for any act done in pursuance or execution or intended execution of any written law or of any public duty or authority or in respect of any alleged neglect or default in the execution of any such written law, duty or authority the following provisions shall have effect:

(a)

the suit, action, prosecution or proceeding shall not lie or be instituted unless it is commenced within thirty-six months next after the act, neglect or default complained of or, in the case of a continuance of injury or damage, within thirty-six months next after the ceasing thereof;

(b)

whenever in any such suit or action a judgment is obtained by the defendant, it shall carry costs to be taxed as between solicitor and client;

(c)

where the proceeding is a suit or action for damages, tender of amends before the suit or action was commenced may be pleaded in lieu of or in addition to any other plea;

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(d)

if the suit or action is commenced after the tender or offer in writing, or is proceeded with after payment into court of any money in satisfaction of the plaintiff’s claim, and the plaintiff does not recover more than the sum tendered, offered or paid, he shall not recover any costs incurred after the tender, offer or payment, and the defendant shall be entitled to costs to be taxed as between solicitor and client as from the time of the tender, offer or payment, and the costs up to the time of such tender, offer or payment shall be in the discretion of the court:

Provided that this provision shall not affect costs on any injunction in the suit or action.

Repeal

Section 3

The Enactments and the Ordinance mentioned in the Schedule to this Act are hereby repealed.

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