Section 18 of The Inchek Tyres Limited and National Rubber Manufacturers Limited (Nationalisation) Act, 1984
Every person having a claim against either of the two companies with regard to any of the matters specified in the Second Schedule pertaining to any undertakings owned by it, shall prefer such claim before the Commissioner within thirty days from the specified date: Provided that if the Commissioner is satisfied that the claimant was prevented by sufficient cause from preferring the claim within the said period of thirty days, be may entertain the claim within a further period of thirty days but not thereafter.
Summary
- Every person with a claim against either company under the Second Schedule must present it to the Commissioner.
- Claims must be preferred (submitted or presented) within thirty days from the specified date.
- If a claimant misses the thirty-day limit, the Commissioner can accept the claim within an extra thirty-day grace period.
- To get the extra thirty days, the claimant must satisfy the Commissioner that they had a sufficient cause (a valid reason) for missing the initial deadline.
- The Commissioner cannot accept or consider any claims submitted after this second thirty-day grace period ends.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. To whom must claims against either of the two companies be submitted?
All claims regarding the matters listed in the Second Schedule must be preferred before the Commissioner of Payments.
2. What is the normal timeframe allowed to file a claim?
Claims must be preferred before the Commissioner within thirty days from the specified date.
3. Can I still file a claim if I miss the thirty-day deadline due to an emergency?
Yes, if the Commissioner is satisfied that you had a sufficient cause for the delay, the claim can be entertained within a further period of thirty days.
4. Is there any way to file a claim after sixty days have passed since the specified date?
No, the Commissioner cannot entertain any claims preferred after the additional thirty-day grace period has expired.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 18 of The Inchek Tyres Limited and National Rubber Manufacturers Limited (Nationalisation) Act, 1984, what is the initial time period allowed for a person to submit a claim to the Commissioner?
Q2.Under Section 18 of The Inchek Tyres Limited and National Rubber Manufacturers Limited (Nationalisation) Act, 1984, what is the maximum extra time the Commissioner can grant to a claimant who has a sufficient cause for delay?
Q3.Under Section 18 of The Inchek Tyres Limited and National Rubber Manufacturers Limited (Nationalisation) Act, 1984, what claims are eligible to be preferred before the Commissioner?
Q4.Under Section 18 of The Inchek Tyres Limited and National Rubber Manufacturers Limited (Nationalisation) Act, 1984, what happens if a claimant files their claim forty-five days after the specified date without any justifying reason for the delay?