# The Limitation Act, 1963, Section 4: Expiry of prescribed period when court is closed

- Act: The Limitation Act, 1963 (Act 36 of 1963)
- In force from: 1964-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/limitation-act/section/4/

## Text

Where the prescribed period for any suit, appeal or application expires on a day when the court is closed, the suit, appeal or application may be instituted, preferred or made on the day when the court re-opens. Explanation.--A court shall be deemed to be closed on any day within the meaning of this section if during any part of its normal working hours it remains closed on that day.

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