s 5 Jurisdiction of tribunal
5.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, a tribunal has the jurisdiction to hear and determine any claim which —(a) is a specified claim; and (b) is served in Singapore on the respondent under section 19(1).[33/2018] (2) The jurisdiction of a tribunal does not extend to a claim —(a) in respect of damage caused to any property by an accident arising out of or in connection with the use of a motor vehicle; or (b) which the State Courts have no jurisdiction to hear and determine.[5/2014] (3) Except where this Act expressly provides otherwise, the jurisdiction of a tribunal does not extend to a claim —(a) the value of which exceeds the prescribed limit; or (b) after the expiry of 2 years after the date on which the cause of action accrued.[33/2018] (4) Subject to subsections (1) and (2), a tribunal has jurisdiction to hear and determine any claim the value of which exceeds the prescribed limit but does not exceed the prescribed extended limit, if the parties to the claim so agree by a memorandum signed by them.[33/2018] (5) Where a tribunal is of the opinion that a claim lodged with it pursuant to section 15(1) is beyond its jurisdiction, the tribunal must discontinue the proceedings and advise the claimant and respondent accordingly.