Singapore legislation

Clause 33

of People’s Defence Force Bill

Clause 33

Power to make rules

(1)

The Minister may make rules to carry out the purposes of this Part.

(2)

In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing power, such rules may —

(a)

prescribe the manner in which and the conditions subject to which persons desiring, or directed, to present themselves for enlistment for colour training service shall present themselves and be enlisted for such service;

(b)

prescribe the period for which volunteers are to engage for colour training service;

(c)

prescribe the colour training service to be undergone by officers and soldiers;

(d)

provide for the appointment, promotion and resignation of officers;

(e)

provide for the discharge of soldiers;

(f)

provide for the transfer of members of the Force from one corps, body or division to another;

(g)

prescribe rates of pay and allowances for members of the Force performing colour training service or service on internal security duties;

(h)

provide for pensions and gratuities to be paid to members of the Force and their dependants, in respect of injury or death resulting from colour training service or from service on internal security duties.

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