Explanation:

13. Exclusion of time in cases where leave to sue or appeal as a pauper is applied for. 
In computing the period of limitation prescribed  for any suit or appeal in any case where an application for leave to sue or appeal as a pauper has been made and rejected, the time during which the applicant has been prosecuting in good  faith his application for such leave shall be  excluded, and the court may, on payment of the  court fees prescribed for such suit or appeal, treat  the suit or appeal as having the same force and  effect as if the court fees had been paid in the  first instance.