Singapore legislation
Section 8
Section 8
Notice to plant or replant trees, etc.
(1)
For the purpose of preserving or enhancing the amenity of any vacant land, or land on which a new street is to be made, or adjoining or abutting on or near to a public street, the Commissioner may serve on the occupier of that land a notice requiring him, within such period (not being less than 14 days after service thereof) as may be specified in the notice —
to plant or replant any tree and plant of such size and species and at such places as may be so specified and to provide for their maintenance and protection;
to clear the land of weeds or cut the grass; or
to take such other measures as are reasonably necessary for such purpose.
(2)
A notice under subsection (1) shall take effect at the end of such period as may be specified in the notice.
(3)
If within that period the occupier appeals to the Minister, the notice shall not take effect unless the notice is confirmed by the Minister or the appeal is for any reason dismissed by the Minister or is withdrawn.
(4)
A person on whom a notice under subsection (1) is served may, at any time before the notice takes effect, appeal to the Minister in the prescribed manner against all or any of the requirements of the notice on the grounds that —
the planting or replanting of trees and plants in accordance with the notice is not required in the interest of amenity;
the place on which the trees and plants are required to be planted is unsuitable for the purpose; or
the requirements of the notice are otherwise impracticable or unreasonable.
(5)
The decision of the Minister on an appeal shall be final.
(6)
Any person who fails to comply with any requirement of a notice served under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine of $100 for every day during which the offence continues after conviction. [7