Administration of Muslim Law (Muslim Religious Schools) Rules 2016 · As enacted · Part 3 · Recognition of Islamic Teachers and Quranic Teachers
18. Grounds for refusal to recognise applicant
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The Majlis may refuse to recognise an applicant as a recognised Islamic teacher or recognised Quranic teacher if —
any requirement for recognition in rule 17(2) is not met;
the Majlis is satisfied that the application or any document given in support of the application contains information that is false or misleading in a material particular, or there is a material omission from such application or document; or
the Majlis is of the view that it is against the public interest or the interests of students to recognise the applicant.
To avoid doubt, section 88G(a) of the Act applies to a refusal of the Majlis to recognise an applicant as a recognised Islamic teacher or recognised Quranic teacher.
Subregulation 1
The Majlis may refuse to recognise an applicant as a recognised Islamic teacher or recognised Quranic teacher if —
any requirement for recognition in rule 17(2) is not met;
the Majlis is satisfied that the application or any document given in support of the application contains information that is false or misleading in a material particular, or there is a material omission from such application or document; or
the Majlis is of the view that it is against the public interest or the interests of students to recognise the applicant.
Subregulation 2
To avoid doubt, section 88G(a) of the Act applies to a refusal of the Majlis to recognise an applicant as a recognised Islamic teacher or recognised Quranic teacher.