Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2357

Entitlements prescribed under the provisions of the Social Security Law may not be the subject of an action until a written claim for them has been made to the Institution within five years from the date they are deemed payable. The action may not be admitted before a grievance against the decision issued by the Institution is lodged, within thirty days from the date of notification, before the committee formed for that purpose, which must decide it within thirty days. Expiry of this time limit without a decision being issued. Its effect. It is deemed a decision of rejection. - A challenge to the committee's decisions. It must be within thirty days of notification to the person concerned of its decision or expiry of the time limit specified for deciding the grievance without a decision thereon, whichever is earlier. - Actions brought by the Institution, insured persons, pensioners or their beneficiaries concerning application of the provisions of the Social Security Law. They are exempt from fees and heard on an - 440 - Civil Procedure urgent basis. The reason: stability of positions.