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Suits or prosecution in respect of acts done under colour of duty.- (1) In any case of alleged offence by designated officer, empowered officer or any other officer or employee of the Authority or of a wrong alleged to have been done by such designated officer empowered officer or their officer or employee of authority by any act done under colour of duty or in excess of such duty or authority under this Act, or wherein it shall appear to the Court that the offence, if committed or done was of the aforesaid character, the prosecution or suit shall not be entertained against them except with the previous sanction of the Government. (2) In the case of an intended suit on account of such wrong as aforesaid, the person intending to sue shall be bound to give to the alleged wrongdoer at least three month’s notice of the intended suit with sufficient description of the wrong complained of failing which such suit shall not be maintainable. (3) The plaint shall set forth that a notice as aforesaid has been served on the defendant and the date of such service and shall state whether any, and if so what tender of amends has been made by the defendant. A copy of the said notice, shall be annexed to the plaint endorsed with a declaration by the plaintiff of the time and manner of service thereof.