1[5A. Government to be joined as a party in a suit against a public officer.Where a suit is instituted against a public officer for damages or other relief in respect of any act alleged to have been done by him in his official capacity, the Government shall be joined as a party to the suit.] 1. Ins. by Act 104 of 1976, s. 76 (w.e.f. 1-2-1977).

1[5A. Government to be joined as a party in a suit against a public officer.Where a suit is instituted against a public officer for damages or other relief in respect of any act alleged to have been done by him in his official capacity, the Government shall be joined as a party to the suit.] 1. Ins. by Act 104 of 1976, s. 76 (w.e.f. 1-2-1977).