Singapore legislation
Clause 34
Clause 34
Application to a judge
(1)
A solicitor who is required to make an application under this section or any solicitor who is dissatisfied with the refusal, neglect or delay in the issue to him of an annual certificate may apply to a judge by originating summons for an order directing the Registrar to issue a practising certificate notwithstanding the failure of the Council to issue an annual certificate to him.
(2)
Such application shall be served on the Society and upon the hearing of such application the judge may —
dismiss the application;
if he is satisfied that the applicant has met the requirements of paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of subsection (1) of section 32 of this Act direct the Registrar to issue a practising certificate free from terms and conditions or upon such terms and conditions as the judge may think fit; or
make such order as he may think fit.
(3)
A judge hearing an application under this section may make an order for the payment of costs by or to either the Society or the applicant, as shall be just.