Singapore legislation

Section 14

of Limited Partnerships Act 2008

Section 14

Power to cancel registration

(1)

The Registrar may cancel the registration of a limited partnership if —

(a)

the Registrar is satisfied that the business of the limited partnership is being used or is intended to be used for an unlawful purpose or for purposes prejudicial to public peace, welfare or good order in Singapore, or that it would be contrary to the national security or interest for the limited partnership to continue to be registered under this Act; or

(b)

in connection with the business of the limited partnership, any general partner has been convicted of an offence under the Charities Act 1994.

(2)

The Registrar must, before cancelling any registration under subsection (1), give written notice of his or her intention to cancel the registration at the expiry of such period, not being less than 30 days, as is specified in the notice.

(3)

Any notice under this section may be addressed to the limited partnership and sent by post to the registered principal place of business of the limited partnership or any other place where the business is carried on.

(4)

Any person aggrieved by the cancellation under subsection (1) may, within 30 days of the date of the cancellation, appeal to the Minister whose decision is final.

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