Section 3, Proceedings Act, 1947, by petition, manifestation, or plea of

All claims against the general Government of the Colony,or against the Government of any other Colony, being of the same nature as claims which might have been preferred against the Crown in England before the enactment of the Crown Claims by the Government against private parties. Claims by private parties against the Government. 10 and 11 Geo VI c. 44. How suit commenced. Fiat of Governor. Prosecution of suit. Service of documents. Judgment and proceedings thereon. Incorporation of Courts Ordinance. Cap. 7. Cap. 23] Petitions of Right Proceedings Act, 1947, by petition, manifestation, or plea of right, may, with the consent of the Governor, be preferred in the Supreme Court in a suit instituted by the claimant as plaintiff, against the Attorney General as defendant, or such other officer as the Governor may from time to time designate for that purpose.