As at 6 November 2026, the enacted proviso to section 166(3) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 permits…
The proviso inserted by Act 8 of 2026 permits a further period of up to twelve months after the initial six months, if sufficient cause prevented timely filing. Schedule…
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As at 6 November 2026, the enacted proviso to section 166(3) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 permits the Claims Tribunal, on sufficient cause, to entertain a claim after the initial six months within a further period not exceeding:
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
The proviso inserted by Act 8 of 2026 permits a further period of up to twelve months after the initial six months, if sufficient cause prevented timely filing. Schedule entry 51 came into force on 15 August 2026 under S.O. 4100(E).
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Option A
Six months is the initial period, not the further period.
Option B
The proviso specifies a further period not exceeding twelve months on sufficient cause.
Option C
Eighteen months is six plus twelve, not the further period itself.
Option D
The proviso does not provide a further twenty-four months.
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