Protection of Businesses Act, 1978
R 385
National Small Business Act, 1996 (Act No. 102 of 1996)Chapter 3A: Dispute Resolution Mechanism17H. Receipt of complaints |
| (1) | Upon receipt of a complaint by the Ombud, the Ombud must— |
| (a) | determine whether the requirements of the regulations contemplated in section 17S have been complied with; |
| (b) | in the case of any non-compliance, act in accordance with the regulations made under that section; and |
| (c) | otherwise officially receive the complaint. |
| (2) | Official receipt of a complaint by the Ombud suspends the running of prescription in terms of the Prescription Act, 1969 (Act No. 68 of 1969), for the period after such receipt of the complaint until the complaint has either been withdrawn or determined by the Ombud. |
Section 17H inserted by section 5 of the National Small Enterprise Amendment Act, 2024 (Act No. 21 of 2024), GG50965, Notice No. 5049, dated 23 July 2024]
