Singapore legislation

Section 37

of Immigration Act 1959

Section 37

Performance of duties of immigration officers

(1)

Immigration officers appointed under this Act must perform the duties imposed on them by this Act and the regulations, and must also perform such duties as are required of them by the Controller, either directly or through any other officer.

(2)

No action taken by any such officer under or for any purpose of this Act is deemed to be invalid or unauthorised by reason only that it was not taken by the officer specially appointed or detailed for the purpose.

(3)

Every immigration officer is deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Penal Code 1871.