Singapore legislation

Section 47

of Interpretation Act 1965

Section 47

Proceedings not to abate on death, etc., of official

Any civil or criminal proceedings taken by or against any person by virtue of his or her office are not discontinued or abated by his or her death, resignation, absence or removal from office, but may be carried on by or against (as the case may be) the person appointed to perform the duties of the office.

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