Under section 29(2) of the Limitation Act, 1963, what kind of law can prescribe a different limitation…
When a special or local law prescribes a different limitation period for a suit, appeal or application, section 29(2) applies section 3 as if the period were prescribed in…
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Under section 29(2) of the Limitation Act, 1963, what kind of law can prescribe a different limitation period that section 3 then treats as a Schedule period?
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Correct answer C
When a special or local law prescribes a different limitation period for a suit, appeal or application, section 29(2) applies section 3 as if the period were prescribed in the Schedule.
The same subsection separately addresses the applicability of sections 4 to 24.
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Option A
Section 29(2) also applies where a special law prescribes the different period.
Option B
Section 29(2) also applies where a local law prescribes the different period.
Option C
Either category can prescribe the different period under section 29(2).
Option D
Section 29(2) expressly names both categories.
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