Singapore legislation

Clause 82

of Administration of Muslim Law Bill

Clause 82

Appointment of jawatan kuasa daerah

(1)

The Majlis may make rules for —

(a)

the appointment of a jawatan kuasa daerah;

(b)

prescribing the manner in which the members of a jawatan kuasa daerah shall be appointed; and

(c)

prescribing the duties and functions of a jawatan kuasa daerah.

(2)

The jawatan kuasa daerah in conjunction with the local pegawai masjid shall —

(a)

be responsible for the proper conduct and good order of the mosque and all Muslim burial grounds within their daerah masjid;

(b)

be responsible for the good conduct of the Muslim residents in the daerah masjid in matters relating to the Muslim religion; and

(c)

give due and prompt information to the Majlis of all matters arising in the daerah masjid and requiring the attention of the Majlis.

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