Limitation

Where, after the commencement of this Act, any action or other legal proceeding is commenced against the Authority for any act done in pursuance of this Act, or regulations or authority imposed or conferred by this Act or any regulations, or in respect of any alleged neglect or default in the execution of this Act or such regulations or any such duty or authority, the following provisions shall have direct notwithstanding anything contained in any enactment, that is to say, (a) the action or legal proceeding shall not be commenced until at least one month after written notice containing the particulars of the claim and of intention to commence the action or legal proceedings has been served upon the Ports Commissioner or a port manager by the plaintiff or his agent; (b) the action or legal proceeding shall not lie or be instituted unless it is commenced within twelve months next after the act, neglect or default complained of or, in case of a 59 continuing injury or damage, within six months next after the cessation thereof.