Singapore legislation

Section 23

of Housing Developers(Control and Licensing) Act 1965

Section 23

Power to give directions

Amended by15/2013

(1)

The Controller may give written directions to a licensed housing developer to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Act or any rules made under this Act.

(2)

Any licensed housing developer that fails to act or omits to act in accordance with the Controller’s directions shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000 and to a further fine not exceeding $5,000 for every day during which the offence continues after conviction.

(3)

The licensed housing developer may, in addition to such a punishment, be liable to have its licence cancelled or suspended.

Amended by15/2013