Singapore legislation

Section 13

of Trade Unions Act 1940

Section 13

Power of Registrar to require alteration of name

(1)

If the name under which a trade union is proposed to be registered is identical with that by which any other existing trade union has been registered or, in the opinion of the Registrar, so nearly resembles that name as to be likely to deceive or mislead the public or the members of either trade union, the Registrar shall require the persons applying for registration to alter the name of the trade union stated in the application.

(2)

The Registrar shall refuse to register the trade union until the alteration has been made.

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