Cap. 201 Art. 4Extensions of prescribed period.

Where it is proved, to the satisfaction of the Prime Minister, that it is not possible for a church or other pious or religious institution to dispose of any immovable property falling under the provision of the last preceding article within the prescribed period, the Prime Minister may, on application in writing by the administrator or other lawful representative of such church or institution, grant extensions of the prescribed period which do not exceed in the aggregate the total period of three years:

Provided that the Prime Minister may, on recommendation by resolution of the House of Representatives, grant further extensions beyond the said period of three years.