Singapore legislation
Regulation 7
of Administration of Muslim Law (Mutawallis and Trustees) Rules 2018
Regulation 7
Removal of trustee or mutawalli
Subregulation 1
The Majlis must, before removing any existing trustee of a wakaf or nazar am under section 58(4A) of the Act, or removing under section 58(5) or (6) of the Act any mutawalli appointed for a wakaf or nazar am, give to the trustee or mutawalli concerned —
notice in writing of the Majlis’ intention to do so; and
an opportunity to show cause, within such period as the Majlis may specify in that notice, why the Majlis should not remove the trustee or mutawalli concerned.
Subregulation 2
The Majlis must give written notice to a trustee or mutawalli mentioned in paragraph (1) of the Majlis’ decision whether to remove the trustee or mutawalli.
Subregulation 3
Where the Majlis decides to remove a trustee or mutawalli mentioned in paragraph (1), the written notice mentioned in paragraph (2) —
must specify the date on which the removal will take effect; and
must be served on the trustee or mutawalli concerned at least 3 days before the date on which the removal will take effect.
Subregulation 4
When the removal of an individual as a trustee or mutawalli of a wakaf or nazar am takes effect, the individual must —
cease to represent that wakaf or nazar am;
cease to make any decision in relation to that wakaf or nazar am; and
surrender all documents, records and correspondence relating to that wakaf or nazar am that are in the individual’s possession, custody or power to the Majlis or any remaining trustee or mutawalli of that wakaf or nazar am.