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| (1) in computing the period of prescription in regard to any cause of action, the period "
| | (a) commencing on the date on which an application is made to the Centre for the resolution of the commercial dispute constituting that cause of action, by mediation and conciliation : and | | |
| | (b) ending on the date on which proceedings for mediation of that commercial dispute are terminated. otherwise than by the conclusion of an agreement between the parties. | | |
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| (2) Where in an action instituted in any court, the question arises as to whether the cause of action giving rise to that action is prescribed, a certificate signed by the Chairman of the Board, specifying the dates respectively, on which "
| | (a) application was made to the Centre for the resolution of the commercial dispute constituting that cause of action, by mediation and conciliation : and | | |
| | (b) proceedings for the resolution of that commercial dispute by mediation were terminated, otherwise than by the conclusion of an agreement between the parties. | | |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts