'Substituted performance' under Section 20 SRA (post-2018) operates
ABefore the original breach occurs
BAfter written notice of not less than thirty days to the party in breach; if not performed within that period, the aggrieved party may have it performed by a third party and recover costs from the breaching party
CWithout any notice requirement
DOnly with leave of the High Court
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. After written notice of not less than thirty days to the party in breach; if not performed within that period, the aggrieved party may have it performed by a third party and recover costs from the breaching party
Section 20(1)-(3) prescribes a 30-day notice and bars substituted performance without it. Once substituted performance is procured, the aggrieved party LOSES specific performance against the original breacher but retains damages.
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