Singapore legislation

Clause 6

of Air Navigation Bill

Clause 6

Special powers in case of emergency

(1)

In time of war, whether actual or imminent, or a Proclamation of Emergency under the Constitution is in force, the Minister may, by order regulate or prohibit, either absolutely or subject to such conditions as may be contained in the order, and notwithstanding the provisions of this Part or any subsidiary legislation made under this Part, the navigation of all or any descriptions of aircraft over Singapore or any portion thereof; and, may by order provide for taking possession of and using for the purposes of the armed forces of Singapore or of any visiting force lawfully present in Singapore any aerodrome or any aircraft in Singapore or any machinery, plant, material or things found in or on any such aerodrome or such aircraft, and for regulating or prohibiting the use, erection, building, maintenance or establishment of any aerodrome, flying school, or landing ground, or any class or description thereof.

(2)

An order made under this section may make, for the purpose of the order, such provisions as an order under section 3 may make for the purpose of securing compliance with provisions thereof having effect by virtue of paragraph (1) of subsection (2) of section 3.

(3)

Any person who suffers direct injury or loss, owing to the operation of an order of the Minister under this section, shall be entitled to receive compensation from the Government from such public funds as may lawfully be applied for the purpose, the amount thereof to be fixed, in default of agreement, by a single arbitrator to be agreed upon or failing agreement to be appointed by the Chief Justice:Provided that no compensation shall be payable by reason of the operation of a general order under this section prohibiting flying in Singapore or any part thereof.

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