Section 8
Public nuisances
of Government Proceedings Act 1956
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Section 8
(1)
In the case of a public nuisance the Attorney General, or two or more persons having obtained the consent in writing of the
Attorney General, may institute a suit, though no special damage has been caused, for a declaration and injunction or for such other relief as may be appropriate to the circumstances of the case.
(2)
Nothing in this section shall be deemed to limit or otherwise affect any right of suit which may exist independently of its provisions.
*(3) The powers of the Attorney General under this section shall, subject to any directions of the Attorney General, be exercisable by the State Attorney General.