Section 56Q

For the purpose of hearing appeals from the decisions of the Official Assignee under sections 56D and 56H, there shall be established an Appeal Panel consisting of such members as may be appointed by the Minister from time to time.

The appointment of the members of the Appeal Panel shall be for such period and on such terms as the Minister may determine.

The Minister may appoint from amongst the members of the Appeal Panel, for such period and on such terms as the Minister may determine —

There shall be paid to the Chairman, Deputy Chairmen and other members of the Appeal Panel such remuneration and allowances as the Minister may determine.

The Minister may at any time revoke any appointment under subsection (2) or (3).

Every member of the Appeal Panel shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Penal Code (Cap. 224).

All the powers, functions and duties of the Appeal Panel may be exercised, discharged and performed by an Appeal Panel Committee consisting of such number of members of the Appeal Panel as may be prescribed, at least one of whom shall be the Chairman or a Deputy Chairman of the Appeal Panel.

Subject to subsection (7), the members of an Appeal Panel Committee shall be determined by the Minister.

Any act or decision of an Appeal Panel Committee shall be deemed to be an act or a decision of the Appeal Panel.

An appeal under section 56D(4) or 56H(4) —