19Stay of proceedings until completion of works

19 Stay of proceedings until completion of works

19 Stay of proceedings until completion of works

If compensation is sought to be recovered for any such injury alleged to be the result of the execution of works which at the time of the alleged injury and of the claim to compensation in respect thereof are incomplete, it shall be lawful for the Supreme Court, upon an application by the constructing authority, to make an order directing that the proceedings upon the claim for compensation shall be stayed until the completion of such works or for such period to be stated in the order as the Court may consider sufficient for the completion of such works, and the proceedings to recover such compensation shall be stayed accordingly; but at the expiration of the stay limited in such order the claimant shall be at liberty to resume proceedings for the recovery of such compensation without commencing any fresh proceedings.

s 19: Am 1970 No 52, Second Sch (as am by 1972 No 41, Second Sch).