Singapore legislation

Section 26

of Administration of Muslim Law Act 1966

Section 26

Delegation of powers

(1)

The Majlis may, subject to such conditions and restrictions as the Majlis may impose, delegate to any member or committee of the Majlis or any person all or any of its functions and powers vested by or under this Act or any other written law, not being judicial or quasi‑judicial powers.

(2)

Any function or power delegated under subsection (1) may be performed or exercised by such member, committee or person in the name and on behalf of the Majlis.

(3)

It is the duty of every member, committee or person to whom any power of the Majlis has been delegated to inform the Majlis of all acts and things done by him, her or it pursuant to the delegation.

(4)

For the purposes of this section, the powers conferred on the Majlis by sections 32 and 33 are deemed to be quasi‑judicial.

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