The MERCHANT SHIPPING ACT, 1958

INTERNATIONAL OIL POLLUTION COMPENSATION FUND

Section 352Y: Extinguishment of claims.

Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, no action to enforce a claim against the Fund under this Part shall be entertained by a High Court unless―

(a) the action to enforce is commenced; or

(b) notice of action to enforce a claim against the owner or his guarantor in respect of the same pollution damage is given to the Fund, within three years from the date when the damage occurred:

Provided that in no case an action to enforce a claim shall be brought after six years from the date of the incident that caused such damage.