(1) In proceedings
under this Act the court hearing the proceedings may at any stage of the
proceedings if it is satisfied that the proceedings are frivolous or vexatious
—
(a)
dismiss the proceedings; and
(b) make
such order as to costs as the court thinks just; and
(c) if
the court thinks fit, on the application of a party to the proceedings, order
that the person who instituted the proceedings cannot, without leave of the
court or another court, institute proceedings under this Act of the kind or
kinds specified in the order,
and an order made by
the court under paragraph (c) has effect despite any other provision of this
Act.
(2) If a court makes
an order under subsection (1)(c) then the Court or the court which made the
order may discharge or vary the order.