Singapore legislation
Section 9
Section 9
Power to refuse registration
Amended by40/9940/99
(1)
Notwithstanding any provision in this Act or any other written law, the Registrar shall refuse to register a person under this Act where he is satisfied that —
(a)
the proposed business is likely to be used for an unlawful purpose or for purposes prejudicial to public peace, welfare or good order in Singapore; or
(b)
it would be contrary to the national security or interest for the person to be registered.
Amended by40/99
(2)
Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Registrar under subsection (1) may, within 30 days of the date of the decision, appeal to the Minister whose decision shall be final. [9A
Amended by40/99