Singapore legislation
Section 10B
Section 10B
Content and effect of directions
(1)
A direction under this Part is binding on —
the person to whom it is addressed; and
if applicable, the personal representatives, successors and assignees of the person to whom it is addressed to the same extent as it applies to that person.
(2)
A direction under this Part must be in writing, or be confirmed in writing as soon as practicable after being given orally.
(3)
In making a direction under this Part, it is not necessary for the Director‑General to give any person who may be affected by the direction a chance to be heard before the direction is given.
(4)
A direction under this Part must state —
whether the person to whom it is given must —
advise the Director‑General of the details of the manner in which the person proposes to comply with the direction;
keep information about the matters that are the subject of the direction;
regularly notify the Director‑General about the steps being taken towards compliance with the direction; or
give written notice to the Director‑General when the person has complied with the direction;
that it is an offence under this Act to fail to comply with the direction;
that if the person to whom the direction is given fails to comply with it, the Director‑General may carry out the direction; and
that if the Director‑General carries out the direction, the Director‑General may recover the costs reasonably incurred in carrying out the direction from the person to whom the direction was given.
(5)
A direction under this Part continues in force until the earlier of the following occurs:
the expiry date (if any) stated in the direction is reached;
the Director‑General revokes the direction.
(6)
A direction under this Part may —
be amended or revoked at any time; and
be extended or renewed, if the Director‑General is satisfied that the circumstances warrant it.
(7)
If a person to whom the direction is given fails or refuses to comply with it, the Director‑General may carry out the direction, and recover the costs and expenses reasonably incurred in carrying out the direction as a debt due from the person to whom the direction was given.
(8)
If satisfied that a direction under this Part has been complied with, the Director‑General must —
revoke the direction; and
give written notice of the revocation in the same manner in which the direction was given or served.
(9)
Subsection (5) does not prevent a further direction being made in the same terms as a direction that has expired.