Procedure for settlement of claim under this Act

(1) Proceedings in respect of any claim to compensation under this Act (other than claims determined by agreement) may be taken either by the claimant or by the Financial Secretary and shall, unless otherwise provided by rules made under section 69, be commenced by a fixed date claim form and the procedure set out in the Supreme Court (Civil procedure) Rules, 2005, accordingly apply. (2) In any proceedings for assessment of compensation instituted by the Financial Secretary, every person by whom or on whose behalf any such compensation is claimed or who has an interest in the property in respect of which compensation is payable under this Act and whose whereabouts are known to the Financial Secretary shall be named as a party to the proceedings. 58 (3) Where in any such proceedings or otherwise, the Court is of the opinion that any person by whom or on whose behalf compensation is claimed or who has an interest in the property in respect of which compensation is payable is subject to any disability or incapacity, the Court may appoint a guardian ad litem to protect the interests of that person.