Singapore legislation

Clause 78

of Administration of Muslim Law Bill

Clause 78

Closure or demolition of mosques

The Majlis may for good and sufficient reason in accordance with the Muslim law close or demolish any mosque and may, where any mosque has been demolished and it is not intended to build another mosque on the same site and it is in the opinion of the Majlis no longer possible to use such site for other religious purposes, sell and dispose of such site, but the proceeds of any such sale shall be earmarked for the erection, maintenance or repair of mosques, and for no other purposes.