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THE MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 1958 · INTERNATIONAL OIL POLLUTION COMPENSATION FUND

Section 352Y — Extinguishment of claims

Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, no action to enforce a claim against the Fund under this Part shall be entertained by a High Court unless―
(a)the action to enforce is commenced; or
(b)notice of action to enforce a claim against the owner or his guarantor in respect of the same pollution damage is given to the Fund,
within three years from the date when the damage occurred:
Provided that in no case an action to enforce a claim shall be brought after six years from the date of the incident that caused such damage.