Singapore legislation

Clause 158

of Local Government Integration Ordinance

Clause 158

Attachment

(1)

The attachment mentioned in paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section 157 of this Ordinance may be made by a person appointed for the purpose by the authority who shall publicly notify the attachment in the prescribed manner and shall take an inventory of the property attached.

(2)

Such person shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Penal Code (Cap. 119).

(3)

Such person may break open in daytime any house or building for the purpose of effecting such attachment.