Singapore legislation
Clause 87
Clause 87
Appointments of Kathis and Naib Kathis
(1)
The President of Singapore may appoint suitable male Muslims of good character and position and of suitable attainments to be Kathis or Naib Kathis.
(2)
The President of Singapore may appoint two or more Kathis or Naib Kathis for the same district or place.
(3)
The letter of appointment shall —
be in such form as the Minister directs;
be signed by the Minister; and
state either —
that the person named therein is appointed to be a Kathi or Naib Kathi for a particular district or place, of which the limits shall be strictly defined; or
that the person named therein is appointed to be a Kathi or Naib Kathi for particular schools of law (Madzhabs).
(4)
The appointment of a Kathi or Naib Kathi shall be notified in the Gazette.
(5)
The President of Singapore may at any time at his pleasure by a notification in the Gazette cancel such appointment.
(6)
In the event of a Kathi or Naib Kathi temporarily leaving Singapore or being temporarily incapacitated from performing the duties of his office the President of Singapore may appoint a suitable person to officiate in his appointment.
(7)
The jurisdiction, authority and powers of any Kathi or Naib Kathi shall be such as are conferred by this Act:Provided that the President of Singapore may by the terms of the letter of appointment of any Kathi or Naib Kathi restrict the exercise of any powers which would otherwise be conferred on such Kathi or Naib Kathi by this Act.