Section 30 of LA : Section 30: Provision For Suits, Etc, For Which The Prescribed Period Is Shorter Than The Period Prescribed By The Indian Limitation Act, 1908

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where an individual, Mr. Sharma, had a property dispute with his neighbor. According to the Indian Limitation Act, 1908, he had to file his suit by December 31, 1962. However, the new Limitation Act of 1963 came into effect on January 1, 1964, which generally provides a longer period for filing suits.

Under Section 30 of the new Limitation Act, Mr. Sharma would have until December 31, 1969, to file his suit (seven years after the commencement of the 1963 Act) or by December 31, 1962, as prescribed by the 1908 Act, whichever is earlier. Since the 1962 deadline has already passed, he cannot file the suit based on the 1908 Act. But, because the seven-year period provided by the 1963 Act is still open, he has until December 31, 1969, to institute his suit.

This section ensures that Mr. Sharma and others in similar situations are not disadvantaged by the transition to the new Act, while still respecting the deadlines set by the previous legislation.