(1) A suit shall not be commenced against a District Assembly until at least one month after a written notice of intention to commence the suit has been served on the District Assembly by the intending plaintiff or an agent of the plaintiff.

(2) The notice shall state the cause of action, the names and place of abode of the intending plaintiff and the relief which the plaintiff claims.

(3) An action shall not lie against a District Assembly unless the action is commenced within twelve months after the act, neglect or default complained of, or in the case of continuing damage or injury, within twelve months after the date of cessation.